Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week of 11/26/2012

Now in its 7th season, Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at large bids.

Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).


For the week of November 26, 2012:

1. Notre Dame (At Large Independent)
2. Alabama (SEC Champion)
3. Florida (At Large SEC)
4. Oregon (At Large PAC 12)
5. Georgia (At Large SEC)
6. Kansas State (Big 12 Champion)
7. Stanford (PAC 12 Champion)
8. LSU (At Large SEC)
9. Florida State (ACC Champion)
10. Nebraska (Big 10 Champion)
11. Northern Illinois (MAC Champion)
12. Utah State (WAC Champion)
13. Louisville (Big East Champion)
14. Fresno State (Mountain West Champion)
15. Arkansas State (Sun Belt Champion)
16. Tulsa (C-USA Champion)

Dropped out: Texas A&M (#9, At Large SEC)

Number Of Teams by Conference:
SEC (4), PAC 12 (2), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), Big East (1), C-USA (1),  Independent (1), MAC (1), Mountain West (1), Sun Belt (1), WAC (1)

Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.

Round 1
(16) Tulsa at (1) Notre Dame
(9) Florida State at (8) LSU
(12) Utah State at (5) Georgia
(13) Louisville at (4) Oregon
(11) Northern Illinois at (6) Kansas State
(14) Fresno State at (3) Florida
(10) Nebraska at (7) Stanford
(15) Arkansas State at (2) Alabama

Round 2
(8) LSU vs (1) Notre Dame
(5) Georgia vs (4) Oregon
(6) Kansas State vs (3) Florida
(7) Stanford vs (2) Alabama

Round 3
(4) Oregon vs (1) Notre Dame
(3) Florida  vs (2) Alabama

Championship Game
(2) Alabama vs (1) Notre Dame

Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week of 11/19/2012

Now in its 7th season, Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at large bids.

Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).


For the week of November 19, 2012:

1. Notre Dame (At Large Independent)
2. Alabama (SEC Champion)
3. Oregon (PAC 12 Champion)
4. Georgia (At Large SEC)
5. Florida (At Large SEC)
6. Kansas State (Big 12 Champion)
7. Florida State (ACC Champion)
8. LSU (At Large SEC)
9. Texas A&M (At Large SEC)
10. Nebraska (Big 10 Champion)
11. Louisville (Big East Champion)
12. Northern Illinois (MAC Champion)
13. Utah State (WAC Champion)
14. Tulsa (C-USA Champion)
15. Fresno State (Mountain West Champion)
16. Arkansas State (Sun Belt Champion)

Dropped out: Louisiana Tech (#12, WAC Champion)

Number Of Teams by Conference:
SEC (5), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), Big East (1), C-USA (1),  Independent (1), MAC (1), Mountain West (1), PAC 12 (1), Sun Belt (1), WAC (1)

Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.

Round 1
(16) Arkansas State at (1) Notre Dame
(9) Texas A&M at (8) LSU
(12) Northern Illinois at (5) Florida
(13) Utah State at (4) Georgia
(11) Louisville at (6) Kansas State
(14) Tulsa at (3) Oregon
(10) Nebraska at (7) Florida State
(15) Fresno State at (2) Alabama

Round 2
(8) LSU vs (1) Notre Dame
(5) Florida vs (4) Georgia
(6) Kansas State vs (3) Oregon
(7) Florida State vs (2) Alabama

Round 3
(4) Georgia vs (1) Notre Dame
(3) Oregon  vs (2) Alabama

Championship Game
(2) Alabama vs (1) Notre Dame

Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week of 11/12/2012

Now in its 7th season, Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at large bids.

Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).


For the week of November 12, 2012:

1. Oregon (PAC 12 Champion)
2. Kansas State (Big 12 Champion)
3. Notre Dame (At Large Independent)
4. Alabama (SEC Champion)
5. Florida (At Large SEC)
6. Georgia (At Large SEC)
7. LSU (At Large SEC)
8. Florida State (ACC Champion)
9. Texas A&M (At Large SEC)
10. Nebraska (Big 10 Champion)
11. Louisville (Big East Champion)
12. Louisiana Tech (WAC Champion)
13. Northern Illinois (MAC Champion)
14. Fresno State (Mountain West Champion)
15. Tulsa (C-USA Champion)
16. Arkansas State (Sun Belt Champion)

Dropped out: South Carolina (#9, At Large SEC)

Number Of Teams by Conference:
SEC (5), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), Big East (1), C-USA (1),  Independent (1), MAC (1), Mountain West (1), PAC 12 (1), Sun Belt (1), WAC (1)

Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.

Round 1
(16) Arkansas State at (1) Oregon
(9) Texas A&M at (8) Florida State
(12) Louisiana Tech at (5) Florida
(13) Northern Illinois at (4) Alabama
(11) Louisville at (6) Georgia
(14) Fresno State at (3) Notre Dame
(10) Nebraska at (7) LSU
(15) Tulsa at (2) Kansas State

Round 2
(8) Florida State vs (1) Oregon
(5) Florida vs (4) Alabama
(6) Georgia vs (3) Notre Dame
(7) LSU vs (2) Kansas State

Round 3
(4) Alabama vs (1) Oregon
(3) Notre Dame vs (2) Kansas State

Championship Game
(2) Kansas State vs (1) Oregon

Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week of 11/5/2012

Now in its 7th season, Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at large bids.

Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).


For the week of November 5, 2012:

1. Alabama (SEC Champion)
2. Oregon (PAC 12 Champion)
3. Kansas State (Big 12 Champion)
4. Notre Dame (At Large Independent)
5. Florida (At Large SEC)
6. Georgia (At Large SEC)
7. Florida State (ACC Champion)
8. LSU (At Large SEC)
9. South Carolina (At Large SEC)
10. Louisville (Big East Champion)
11. Nebraska (Big 10 Champion)
12. Louisiana Tech (WAC Champion)
13. Northern Illinois (MAC Champion)
14. Fresno State (Mountain West Champion)
15. Tulsa (C-USA Champion)
16. Louisiana-Monroe (Sun Belt Champion)

Dropped out: Boise State (#11, Mountain West Champion)

Number Of Teams by Conference:
SEC (5), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), Big East (1), C-USA (1),  Independent (1), MAC (1), Mountain West (1), PAC 12 (1), Sun Belt (1), WAC (1)

Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.

Round 1
(16) Louisiana-Monroe at (1) Alabama
(9) South Carolina at (8) LSU
(12) Louisiana Tech at (5) Florida
(13) Northern Illinois at (4) Notre Dame
(11) Nebraska at (6) Georgia
(14) Fresno State at (3) Kansas State
(10) Louisville at (7) Florida State
(15) Tulsa at (2) Oregon

Round 2
(8) LSU vs (1) Alabama
(5) Florida vs (4) Notre Dame
(6) Georgia vs (3) Kansas State
(7) Florida State vs (2) Oregon

Round 3
(4) Notre Dame vs (1) Alabama
(3) Kansas State vs (2) Oregon

Championship Game
(2) Oregon vs (1) Alabama

Election, Local Midtown, Grizzlies, Cafe Society Thanksgiving

Election results are in nation-wide and there will not be significant changes. No matter who won the election, it is critical for both parties to work closer together and help the country regain its strength.

With the failure of the proposed Shelby County sales tax increase, look for property owners to flip with bill with increased property taxes next year. Home ownership is great, but there is eventually going to be a point when you can no longer squeeze juice out of the berry.

Local has finally opened their Midtown location on Overton Square. Once you walk in you will find it hard to believe the same space once housed Yosemite Sam's. Overall, the new location is nice. The downstairs has a somewhat "cookie cutter/chain" feel, but the upstairs has a lounge style that will be very welcome in Midtown. Once the weather gets better, the new double decker patio will be a prime spot. In addition to the remodeling, there is a new menu that will also be featured at the Downtown location.

The Grizzlies are off to a quick 2-1start under new owner Robert Pera. They return to action at FedExForum this weekend against Houston and the defending NBA champions Miami. As always, tickets are still available.

With Thanksgiving being just a couple of weeks away, many people are planning their holiday meal plans. If you don't feel like cooking your own bird, give Cafe Society a call.  Here are the items they will have available for you to serve at your home.

12-14 lb Turkey with Gravy - $60

Side Items (will feed up to 5 people):

Traditional dressing/stuffing - $15

Potato puree - $15

Roasted root vegetables - $15

Haricot vert almondine - $15

Cranberry chutney - $7

Cheesecake - $30

Pumpkin pie - $20

The deadline to order is Monday, November 19th by 2:00PM and items must be picked up Wednesday, November 21st by 9:00PM. Stop by the restaurant or call 722-2177 to place your order.

Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week of 10/29/2012

Now in its 7th season, Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at large bids.

Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).


For the week of October 29, 2012:

1. Alabama (SEC Champion)
2. Oregon (PAC 12 Champion)
3. Kansas State (Big 12 Champion)
4. Notre Dame (At Large Independent)
5. LSU (At Large SEC)
6. Florida (At Large SEC)
7. Georgia (At Large SEC)
8. Florida State (ACC Champion)
9. South Carolina (At Large SEC)
10. Louisville (Big East Champion)
11. Boise State (Mountain West Champion)
12. Nebraska (Big 10 Champion)
13. Louisiana Tech (WAC Champion)
14. Northern Illinois (MAC Champion)
15. Louisiana-Monroe (Sun Belt Champion)
16. Tulsa (C-USA Champion)

Dropped out: Oklahoma (#7, At Large Big 12), USC (#8, At Large PAC 12), Ohio (#12, MAC Champion)

Number Of Teams by Conference:
SEC (5), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), Big East (1), C-USA (1),  Independent (1), MAC (1), Mountain West (1), PAC 12 (1), Sun Belt (1), WAC (1)

Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.

Round 1
(16) Tulsa at (1) Alabama
(9) South Carolina at (8) Florida State
(12) Nebraska at (5) LSU
(13) Louisiana Tech at (4) Notre Dame
(11) Boise State at (6) Florida
(14) Northern Illinois at (3) Kansas State
(10) Louisville at (7) Georgia
(15) Louisiana-Monroe at (2) Oregon

Round 2
(8) Florida State vs (1) Alabama
(5) LSU vs (4) Notre Dame
(6) Florida vs (3) Kansas State
(7) Georgia vs (2) Oregon

Round 3
(4) Notre Dame vs (1) Alabama
(3) Kansas State vs (2) Oregon

Championship Game
(2) Oregon vs (1) Alabama

Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week of 10/22/2012

Now in its 7th season, Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at large bids.

Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).


For the week of October 22, 2012:

1. Alabama (SEC Champion)
2. Florida (At Large SEC)
3. Kansas State (Big 12 Champion)
4. Oregon (PAC 12 Champion)
5. Notre Dame (At Large Independent)
6. LSU (At Large SEC)
7. Oklahoma (At Large Big 12)
8. USC (At Large PAC 12)
9. Florida State (ACC Champion)
10. Louisville (Big East Champion)
11. Boise State (Mountain West Champion)
12. Ohio (MAC Champion)
13. Nebraska (Big 10 Champion)
14. Louisiana Tech (WAC Champion)
15. Tulsa (C-USA Champion)
16. Louisiana-Monroe (Sun Belt Champion)

Dropped out: South Carolina (#7, At Large SEC)

Number Of Teams by Conference:
SEC (3), Big 12 (2), PAC 12 (2), ACC (1), Big 10 (1),  Big East (1), C-USA (1),  Independent (1), MAC (1), Mountain West (1), Sun Belt (1), WAC (1)

Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.

Round 1
(16) Louisiana-Monroe at (1) Alabama
(9) Florida State  at (8) USC
(12) Ohio at (5) Notre Dame
(13) Nebraska at (4) Oregon
(11) Boise State at (6) LSU
(14) Louisiana Tech at (3) Kansas State
(10) Louisville at (7) Oklahoma
(15) Tulsa at (2) Florida

Round 2
(8) USC vs (1) Alabama
(5) Notre Dame vs (4) Oregon
(6) LSU vs (3) Kansas State
(7) Oklahoma vs (2) Florida

Round 3
(4) Oregon vs (1) Alabama
(3) Kansas State vs (2) Florida

Championship Game
(2) Florida vs (1) Alabama

Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week of 10/15/2012

Now in its 7th season, Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at large bids.

Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).


For the week of October 15, 2012:

1. Alabama (SEC Champion)
2. Oregon (PAC 12 Champion)
3. Kansas State (Big 12 Champion)
4. Notre Dame (At Large Independent)
5. Florida (At Large SEC)
6. Oklahoma (At Large Big 12)
7. South Carolina (At Large SEC)
8. LSU (At Large SEC)
9. Florida State (ACC Champion)
10. Louisville (Big East Champion)
11. Nebraska (Big 12 Champion)
12. Boise State (Mountain West Champion)
13. Ohio (MAC Champion)
14. Louisiana Tech (WAC Champion)
15. Tulsa (C-USA Champion)
16. Louisiana-Monroe (Sun Belt Champion)

Dropped out: West Virginia (#4, Big 12 Champion)

Number Of Teams by Conference:
SEC (4), Big 12 (2), ACC (1), Big 10 (1),  Big East (1), C-USA (1),  Independent (1), MAC (1), Mountain West (1), PAC 12 (1), Sun Belt (1), WAC (1),

Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.

Round 1
(16) Louisiana-Monroe at (1) Alabama
(9) Florida State  at (8) LSU
(12) Boise State at (5) Florida
(13) Ohio at (4) Notre Dame
(11) Nebraska at (6) Oklahoma
(14) Louisiana Tech at (3) Kansas State
(10) Louisville at (7) South Carolina
(15) Tulsa at (2) Oregon

Round 2
(8) LSU vs (1) Alabama
(5) Florida vs (4) Notre Dame
(6) Oklahoma vs (3) Kansas State
(7) South Carolina vs (2) Oregon

Round 3
(4) Notre Dame vs (1) Alabama
(3) Kansas State vs (2) Oregon

Championship Game
(2) Oregon vs (1) Alabama