Week 8 Predictions: Tommy's Picks

Tommy's Picks (4 of 5 Week 7, 30 of 40 on the season)
I am going to apologize in advance, its busy season at work so I am going to do this real quick. But before I get there, I want to thank the Iowa Wesleyan Tigers for pulling through for me last week and giving me a win over Jay. Wish I could pick you guys again this week.

Westminster @ Northwestern- Westminster lost their star running back and need their quarterback, Joe Plassmeyer to pull through for them this week if they are going to win because the Eagles rush defense isn't going to give up a game to a backup running back. Northwestern has been steady all year for three quarters, but hasn't been able to play complete games. But this week the Eagles won't need to play more than three quarters. Northwestern 38 Westminster 20

Greenville @ Iowa Wesleyan- The Tigers are just overmatched in this one. Greenville has momentum, experience, talent at every position, and great coaching. Iowa Wesleyan has some of those, but experience and lack of talent at all position hurts them. Chambers and Stull each rush for 100+ yards in this one. The Panthers will give up a few points to Tigers QB Zandro Diaz but it won't be enough. Greenville 52 Iowa Wesleyan 17

MacMurray @ Crown- I hate to say it again, but MacMurray has talent but not enough players all around to compete. Crown is gradually getting it all together - lots of young talent, a new field, and a two-game win streak to boot. Their run game has been fantastic the last two weeks and I don't see the Highlanders stopping it. MacMurray should focus on improving the little things this week. Crown 31 MacMurray 14

Minnesota-Morris @ Martin Luther- The Cougars faced disappointment last week, dropping an overtime game to Crown College. They usually recover well from their losses. Martin Luther plays well against bad teams, and poor against good teams. Luke Rothe will play well against the Cougars defense, rushing for a couple scores and throwing another couple. Brendon Foss catches a pair of scores and goes over 100 yards for the second time this season. Minnesota-Morris 35 Martin Luther 30



Game of the Week

St. Scholastica @ Eureka- Biggest game of the year so far for both teams. Eureka has a chance to have a chance at the championship with a win. St. Scholastica will have their fate in their hands with a win, ultimately coming down to the last game of the season at Greenville. Jake Jensen had a great game last week for the Saints and I believe will have another solid game this week. Eureka's QB Blake Robles has been the most efficient quarterback in the UMAC this year, without any standout receivers or running backs on the field. I believe it will come down to defense, and with DB Alec French and Michael LaValley, the Saints will force Robles into errors he doesn't usually make. St. Scholastica 35 Eureka 28