Something happened this week that was almost as funny as when USC athletic director Pat Haden stopped Lane Kiffin on an airport tarmac and broke the news to him.

Haden: “There was a mistake on your plane ticket.”

Kiffin: “What?”

Haden: “It says ‘Coach’! Hahahaha. Get it?”

Yes, even more amusement occurred in South Carolina, where somebody -- Steve Spurrier, school officials, or anybody who’s not a sportswriter because we’re evil and we loved this stuff --  pulled the archived copy of Spurrier’s weekly TV coach’s show off the Gamecocks’ official website because the head ball coach sounded kind of, well, pickled. He slurred some words. Looked toasted. Had strange pauses. If he was an offense, every sentence left him at fourth-and-12.

OK. It’s possible Spurrier was just REALLY REALLY REALLY drained after that narrow escape over Central Florida, and maybe a bottle of vanilla extract just inadvertently tipped over on his bran muffin. But probably not.

Spurrier’s explanation later for the video being pulled? He said he sounded “too negative” about the team. OK, now I know he was drunk.

When asked if he was fatigued, Spurrier told the The State (where he tried to run off a columnist): “I guess so.”

When asked if he was impaired, he said, “I hope not.”

When asked if he had been drinking after the game, he said, “Whether or not I have a few beers after every game for the past 29 years I don’t think I need to get into all that.” Which, of course, is Latin for: “Guilty!”

So much for where Stephen Garcia learned his sound bites.

Fortunately, Spurrier won’t have to deal with the stress of an SEC divisional race. The Bulldogs have the inside track to win the East after wins over the Old Beer Coach and LSU. Now they just need to win the games they should. Like Saturday in Knoville. Things have gone wrong before at Tennessee: 2007 -- Vowels 35, Doggies 14; 2009 – Vowels 45, Trembling Chihuahuas 19.

Not this time though. Letdown? There’s that danger. But I don’t think that’s happening. Tennessee – you’ve had your weekly highlight with Kiffin. Dogs cover 10½.

Somebody sounds looped

(advance to 12 minute mark)

Georgia Tech at Miami: The Jackets have had a week to figure out what happened against Virginia Tech. This is when a therapist usually says, “I suggest we meet again next week. And maybe thru December.” Miami covers 5.

Georgia State at Alabama: The official line opened at 56. It dropped to 55½. A.J. McCarron must’ve sneezed on Tuesday. Actual Degenerate Gambler’s research: Panthers are better against the point spread (2-1-1) this season than the Tide (2-2). OK. I’m a sucker: Bammy wins but take State and 55½.

Alabama vs GSU/Godzilla vs. Bambi

Kentucky at South Carolina: On Sunday, Spurrier said QB Connor Shaw (sprained shoulder) would miss two to three weeks. On Wednesday, he said, "He’ll start." It's Kentucky. Nobody cares. Poultry covers 21.

LSU at Mississippi State: Les Miles joked (maybe) that he might have to pipe in cowbell sounds over the speakers in practice to prepare for the trip to Starkville. Personally, I’ve always felt a blindfold was the best preparation for Starkville. Tigers cover 9½.

Arkansas at Florida: It was cute when Bret Bielema’s wife (Google star Jen Bielema) sent out a Tweet reading “#karma” after Wisconsin lost to Arizona State. But that karma train must’ve made a U-turn because Arkansas then lost to Rutgers. Jen didn’t Tweet after that one. Gators win but take Piggies and 11.

One more USC update: Tennessee fans the Kiffin firing so much, they painted “The Rock” on campus to read: “Hey Kiffin. Karma is a Butch.” (as in, Jones) But interim USC coach Ed Orgeron (3-21 in SEC at Ole Miss) has things under control. His first decision was to return dessert to the players’ training table. Orgeron: “You feed a lineman a cookie, he’s happy.” Thank you, Coach Cookie Monster.

Sorry. Can’t resist. Ed Orgeron sings “Share it, Maybe”

NFL Snack Pack

Jets at Falcons: GM Thomas Dimitroff suggested that the “invectives” people are hurling at the team’s maligned offensive line are unfair. Sorry. Would tomatoes be better? Fortunately, here comes a team that really stinks. Falcons cover 10.

Hmmm, throw food?

Texans at 49ers: Your Matt Schaub update: A fan burned his jersey in the parking lot after last week’s game; he has thrown three interceptions that were returned for touchdowns;  and, in dishonor of that distinction,  a Houston restaurant has created the “Pick Six Burger” (menu: “Pick six toppings and pay dearly for it.”). Niners cover 7.

Broncos at Cowboys: Me: “Hi. I’m Jeff. I thought Peyton Manning was finished.” Group: “Hi Jeff!” Denver covers 7½.

Eagles at Giants: Chip Kelly clearly also brought his defense with him from Oregon. Only one team has allowed more points than Philly (138) and it’s the team they’re playing (Giants, 146). This should be … interesting. Giants cover 2.

Lions at Packers: Lions chairman Bill Ford called the Chicago Bears a “bunch of thugs” this week. So I guess now we know he and Ndamukong Suh swim in the same Denial Gene Pool. Packers cover 7.

Hits and misses (fixed)

-- “Money won is twice as sweet as money earned.” – The Color of Money.

Last week: 11-1 straight up, 7-5 against line.

Through 5 fiscal cliffs (haven’t hit stride yet): 46-11 straight up, 29-27-1 against line.

Lilly The Greek’s Pick of the Week: The mutt is 4-1. Honest. This week, it's Mike Smith (Falcons) vs. Rex Ryan. Two coaches, two morsels of cheese. Lilly chose: Smith.

Sack Schultz update: Adam White of Daphne, Alabama went 15-0 last week.

Danmck of Georgia is our overall leader for the Hawaii trip with 65 wins. For prizes and fun, enter at ajc.com/go/sackschultz2013 .

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Previous episodes of Weekend Predictions
-- Week 1: NCAA needs glasses, Dogs need help
-- Week 2: Take Georgia over South Carolina, Monstero Zero
-- Week 3: Beware of Bammy, Tech and Spurrier's bullying
-- Week 4: Jackets, Dogs and what's the Deal?
-- Week 5: Dogs win, Falcons lose, bear flees
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