Quick Hits: Ole Miss, Chili's/St. Jude, Encore No More, Football Picks

It was good to see the overrated program known as Ole Miss put back in its place. As the old saying goes...back to life, back to reality. Three game losing streak anyone?

If you are eating out on Monday (lunch or dinner), why not stop by Chili's? Chili's locations nation-wide will donate 100% of Monday's profits to St. Jude. More info here.

Chef Jose Gutierrez has announced that Downtown's Encore restaurant is closing its doors today (if not last night). The economy and a contracting Downtown market are to blame. Gutierrez has plans to open another restaurant in East Memphis.

With Tommy West uncomfortably resting in the hot seat, can the Memphis Tigers get their first win of the season over a FBS opponent?

Weekly Football Picks

Last Week: 4-2
Season Total: 13-5 (72%)

Marshall over Memphis
Birmingham Southern over Rhodes
Tennessee-Knoxville over Ohio
Penn State over Iowa
New York Jets over Tennessee Titans
New Orleans Saints over Buffalo Bills