Championship Week - 12/2/10

So The Watercooler comes bearing bad news this week. Perhaps last week's comeback for the ages in the Iron Bowl was too much for us, but due to personal illness and final week of school madness, we were unable to produce a show this week. However, both Brett and Andy firmly believe Auburn will take care of business this weekend in the SEC Championship game. Of course, we have one week remaining in the Pick 10, and it's still a close race (at least it is for 2nd place...)

Week 14 Pick 10:
N. Illinois - Miami OH (MAC Championship Game in Detroit, MI) (**FRIDAY NIGHT GAME**)
Illinois @ Fresno State (**FRIDAY NIGHT GAME**)
SMU - Central Florida (C-USA Championship Game in Orlando, FL)
Florida State - Virginia Tech (ACC Championship Game in Charlotte, NC)
Oklahoma - Nebraska (Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, TX)
UConn @ USF
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
USC @ UCLA
Oregon @ Oregon State
Washington @ Washington State

Pick 10 Leaderboard - With 1 Week Remaining:
Brett 80-50 (.615) Last Week: 8-2
David 77-53 (.592) Last Week: 6-4
Andy 76-54 (.585) Last Week: 5-5

Week 13 - 11/23/10

Brett is on vacation in beautiful, sunny Florida this week, so longtime friend of the show David Tutwiler joins in as a guest host. After a needed bye-week, Auburn and Alabama are set to square off in Friday in perhaps the biggest Iron Bowl in a decade. We break that game down for you, offer up our predictions, and preview the rest of the SEC rivalry action. Also included is a review of each SEC teams' season, SEC bowl projections, and the Pick 10.

Week 13 Pick 10:
LSU @ Arkansas
Florida @ Florida State
Mississippi State @ Ole Miss
South Carolina @ Clemson
Georgia Tech @ Georgia
Arizona @ Oregon (**FRIDAY GAME**)
Texas A&M @ Texas (**THURSDAY GAME**)
Boise State @ Nevada (**FRIDAY GAME**)
Oklahoma @ Oklahoma State
Notre Dame @ USC

Pick 10 Leaderboard
Brett 72-48 (.600) Last Week: 8-2
David 71-49 (.592) Last Week: 7-3
Andy 71-49 (.592) Last Week: 9-1

Here's the link to this week's show:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler112310/Week13.mp3

Week 12 - 11/18/10

Auburn finally gets an off week on college football's 12th Saturday. The Watercooler never takes an off week, though. We've got a recap of the SEC-West clinching Georgia win, an initial preview of the Alabama game, and picks for this week's SEC games and Pick 10. We also take some time to discuss a hypothetical game between the 2004 and 2010 editions of the Auburn Tigers.

Week 12 Pick 10:
Arkansas @ Mississippi State
Tennessee @ Vanderbilt
Fresno State @ Boise State
Nebraska @ Texas A&M
Ohio State @ Iowa
Florida State @ Maryland
Virginia Tech @ Miami
NC State @ North Carolina
UCLA @ Washington (**THURSDAY NIGHT GAME**)
Pittsburgh @ South Florida (USF)

Pick 10 Leaderboard
Brett 64-46 (.582) Last Week: 5-5
David 64-46 (.582) Last Week: 6-4
Andy 62-48 (.564) Last Week: 6-4

Here's the link to this week's show:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler111810/Week12.mp3

Week 11 - 11/10/10

This week's edition of The Watercooler contains our take on the Cam Newton allegations, but let's not forget there is actual football to be played this week. We have a preview of the Georgia game, as well as this week's SEC action and Pick 10 games.

NOTE: The most recent allegations involving phone calls by Cam and his father had not yet surfaced when we recorded the show. However, we stand by our stance. As long as Cam remains eligible to play and no REAL evidence is produced, Cam will continue to receive our full support, and these allegations are nothing more than a character assault.

Week 11 Pick 10:
Ole Miss @ Tennessee
South Carolina @ Florida
Mississippi State @ Alabama
Texas Tech @ Oklahoma
Kansas State @ Missouri
Southern Cal @ Arizona
Nevada @ Fresno State
Virginia Tech @ North Carolina
Michigan @ Purdue
Southern Miss @ Central Florida (UCF)

Pick 10 Leaderboard
Brett 59-41 (.590) Last Week: 7-3
David 58-42 (.580) Last Week: 6-4
Andy 56-44 (.560) Last Week: 6-4

Here's the link to this week's show:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler11910/Week11.mp3

Week 10 - 11/3/10

It's almost a given that Auburn will be 10-0 after this week's game against Chattanooga. Auburn passed the road test at Ole Miss last week, and we'll let you know how they did it. We also discuss the BCS standings, this week's SEC games, Tiger players that might leave for the NFL, Gus Malzahn's future, and the Pick 10. As you can see, this is an action-packed episode of The Watercooler!

Week 10 Pick 10:
Arkansas @ South Carolina
Alabama @ LSU
Illinois @ Michigan
Arizona State @ USC
Navy @ East Carolina
Air Force @ Army
Baylor @ Oklahoma State
TCU @ Utah
Hawaii @ Boise State
Arizona @ Stanford

Pick 10 Leaderboard
David 52-38 (.578) Last Week: 5-5
Brett 52-38 (.578) Last Week: 5-5
Andy 50-40 (.556) Last Week: 8-2

Here is this week's show:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler11310/Week10.mp3

Week 9 - 10/27/10

9-0 is now in reach, with a tough road test (Trap Game?) at Ole Miss this weekend. We let you know what's going to happen, plus we break down Auburn's amazing victory over LSU. The SEC games and Pick 10 are here as always, and the Mullet Minute makes its triumphant return!

Week 9 Pick 10:
Florida @ Georgia
Kentucky @ Mississippi State
Florida State @ NC State
Louisville @ Pittsburgh
Michigan @ Penn State
Texas Tech @ Texas A&M
Baylor @ Texas
Missouri @ Nebraska
Michigan State @ Iowa
Oregon @ USC

Pick 10 Leaderboard
David 47-33 (.5875) Last Week: 6-4
Brett 47-33 (.5875) Last Week: 7-3
Andy 42-38 (.525) Last Week: 6-4

Here's the link to this week's show:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler102710/Week9.mp3

Week 8 - 10/20/10

Auburn shoots for 8-0 this week as the Bayou Bengals come to town. We discuss that game, as well as Auburn's offensive explosion against Arkansas. There are always a couple of interesting SEC games to talk about, and of course we have the Pick 10.

Week 8 Pick 10:
Georgia @ Kentucky
Alabama @ Tennessee
Ole Miss @ Arkansas
UCLA @ Oregon (*THURSDAY NIGHT GAME*)
Washington @ Arizona
Wisconsin @ Iowa
Nebraska @ Oklahoma State
Georgia Tech @ Clemson
North Carolina @ Miami
Oklahoma @ Missouri

Pick 10 Leaderboard
David 41-29 (.586) Last Week: 7-3
Brett 40-30 (.571) Last Week: 7-3
Andy 36-34 (.514) Last Week: 5-5

Here's this week's show:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler102010/Week810-20-10.mp3

Week 7 - 10/13/10

Week 7 is here, and Auburn is 6-0. Will it be 7-0 after Saturday? Listen to The Watercooler to hear our recap of last week's road trip to Kentucky and the breakdown and predictions for the Arkansas game. We also discuss the SEC games for the weekend, and attempt to do better on the Pick 10 than we have in recent weeks.

Week 7 Pick 10:
Mississippi State @ Florida
South Carolina @ Kentucky
South Florida @ West Virginia
Mizzou @ Texas A&M
Maryland @ Clemson
Texas @ Nebraska
Iowa @ Michigan
Oklahoma State @ Texas Tech
Cal @ USC
Ohio State @ Wisconsin

Pick 10 Leaderboard
David 34-26 (.567) Last Week: 6-4
Brett 33-27 (.550) Last Week: 4-6
Andy 31-29 (.517) Last Week: 3-7
John 8-2 (.800) Last Week: -
Drew 15-5 (.750) Last Week: -

Here's the link to this week's show:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler101310/Week7.mp3

Week 6 - 10/6/10

Week 6 of The Watercooler is now available! In this episode we break down the win over ULM and preview this weekend's contest at Kentucky. As always, SEC previews, the Pick 10, crazy news stories, and the Mullet Minute are here to bring you satisfaction.

Week 6 Pick 10:
Tennessee @ Georgia
Alabama @ South Carolina
Arkansas @ Texas A&M
LSU @ Florida
Baylor @ Texas Tech
Michigan State @ Michigan
Pittsburgh @ Notre Dame
Clemson @ North Carolina
Florida State @ Miami
USC @ Stanford

Pick 10 Leaderboard
Brett 29-21 (.580) Last Week: 4-6
Andy 28-22 (.560) Last Week: 3-7
David 28-22 (.560) Last Week: 4-6
John 8-2 (.800) Last Week: -
Drew 15-5 (.750) Last Week: -

Here's the link to this week's broadcast:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler10610/Week610-6-10.mp3

Week 5 - 9/29/10

In episode 5 of The Watercooler, we discuss Auburn's signature victory over South Carolina, and the upcoming game with traditional powerhouse ULM. There are several big SEC match-ups to preview, some crazy stories to tell, and a mullet minute filled with Youtube goodness. And, of course, the Pick 10 is below for your enjoyment.

Week 5 Pick 10:
Florida @ Alabama
Georgia @ Colorado
Kentucky @ Ole Miss
Texas A&M @ Oklahoma State (*THURSDAY NIGHT GAME*)
Miami @ Clemson
Texas @ Oklahoma
Wisconsin @ Michigan State
Virginia Tech @ NC State
Stanford @ Oregon
Penn State @ Iowa

Pick 10 Leaderboard
Andy 25-15 (.625) Last Week: 6-4
Brett 25-15 (.625) Last Week: 7-3
David 24-16 (.600) Last Week: 5-5
John 8-2 (.800) Last Week: 8-2
Drew 15-5 (.750) Last Week: -

Here's the link to this week's Watercooler show:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler92910/Week59-29-10.mp3

Week 4 - 9/22/10

Here we are in week 4 already! How time flies when your footballin'. Of course, we have a lot to discuss on this week's show regarding last week's Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde performance against Clemson. We also preview this week's huge match-up with South Carolina, the delicious slate of intra-SEC games, and of course the Pick 10. As always, there is plenty of humor to go around with the crazy news and the Mullet Minute.

This week's Pick 10:
Kentucky @ Florida
Georgia @ Mississippi State
Alabama @ Arkansas
West Virginia @ LSU
NC State @ Georgia Tech
Virginia Tech @ Boston College
Stanford @ Notre Dame
Oregon State @ Boise State
Cal @ Arizona
Miami @ Pittsburgh (*THURSDAY NIGHT GAME*)

Pick 10 Leaderboard - Pretty rough last week!
Drew 15-5 (.750) Last Week: -
Andy 19-11 (.633) Last Week: 4-6
David 19-11 (.633) Last Week: 5-5
Brett 18-12 (.600) Last Week: 5-5

Here's the link to this week's broadcast:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler92210/Week49-22-10.mp3

Week 3 - 9/15/10

In the third installment of The Watercooler, we discuss Auburn's hard fought victory over Mississippi State, the upcoming game against Clemson, this weekend's SEC action, and the Pick 10 games listed below. We've also got a great crop of strange news stories and, of course, the Mullet Minute to add to your listening enjoyment!

This week's Pick 10:
Arkansas @ Georgia
Vanderbilt @ Ole Miss
Mississippi State @ LSU
Arizona State @ Wisconsin
Notre Dame @ Michigan State
Nebraska @ Washington
Iowa @ Arizona
Georgia Tech @ North Carolina
Cincinnati @ NC State (*THURSDAY NIGHT GAME*)
Texas @ Texas Tech

Pick 10 Leaderboard
Andy 15-5 (.750) Last Week: 9-1
Drew 15-5 (.750) Last Week: 8-2
David 14-6 (.700) Last Week: 8-2
Brett 13-7 (.650) Last Week: 7-3

Here's the link to this week's broadcast:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler91510/Week39-15-10.mp3

Week 2 - 9/8/2010

In the second episode of The Watercooler, we discuss Auburn's victory over Arkansas State, tomorrow's game against Mississippi State, and the rest of the SEC and nationwide action on college football's second weekend. Also, tune in for analysis of some grossly ridiculous fast-food offerings and, of course, the Mullet Minute!

This Week's Pick 10:
Georgia @ South Carolina
Florida State @ Oklahoma
Michigan @ Notre Dame
Miami @ Ohio State
Penn State @ Alabama
Stanford @ UCLA
Duke @ Wake Forest
Oregon @ Tennessee
Iowa State @ Iowa
Colorado @ Cal

Pick 10 Leaderboard
Drew - 7-3 .700
Andy - 6-4 .600
Brett - 6-4 .600
David - 6-4 .600

Here's the link for this week's show:
http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler9810/Week29-8-10.mp3

Week 1 - 9/1/2010

It's finally here - the first episode of The Watercooler! Inside, we preview Auburn's game this weekend against Arkansas State and this weekend's SEC matchups. We also give our predictions for how the standings in the SEC will look this year, and who will win each major conference. Finally, we give our picks for the Pick 10 (listed below), and offer up 10 bold predictions for the season. Be sure to listen for a couple of surprise segments, too!

PICK 10 - Week 1
Illinois @ Missouri
UCLA @ Kansas State
UConn @ Michigan
Purdue @ Notre Dame
Washington @ BYU
Oregon State @ TCU
LSU @ UNC
Kentucky @ Louisville
Boise @ Virginia Tech
SMU @ Texas Tech

Make your selections and post them in the comments section.

Here's the link to the broadcast:

http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercooler83110/Week18-31-10.mp3

Teaser

Listen to this clip for a taste of what is to come on The Watercooler! You should immediately bookmark this blog, as you will be able to download the show each week directly from here. I'm also working on getting the podcast on iTunes, so that if you prefer you will be able to consume our ramblings through its podcast structure.

Here is the "teaser" for our broadcasts this year. Left clicking on the link should allow you to listen directly through your web browser. Alternatively, you can right click and select "Save Link As" to download the file in MP3 format to your personal computing device.

http://www.archive.org/download/TheWatercoolerTeaser/teaser.mp3