Egad! Peasants, I've always insisted that depth is important in sports. I mean, look at the Yankees. They're two-deep at third - in baserunners! It's hard to lose that way Kaff-kaff!

Captain Kirk's boys are deep in victories and some of you skeptics out there think they're in deep trouble. I predict a dramatic win for Iowa and a long time in the shower for Michigan State. Watch out, Spartans - Manny might be joining you. Harrumph!

The Cyclones have a tough go in Huskerville, where the natives are starting to turn on Coach Bo. The Little Red will prevail, though, making the fans happy for about as long as it takes Lou Holtz to annoy the entire country. Kaff-kaff!

Oh, and the Fighting Farleys win a big game at South Dakota State Saturday. If you're a graduate of the University of Minnesota, you might need to study ancient history to learn what a big game is. Harrumph!

HOOPLE'S PICKS

Iowa 9, Michigan St. 7

Nebraska 38, Iowa St. 27

UNI 21, S. Dakota St. 17

Penn St. 20, Michigan 13

Northwestern 24, Indiana 23

Oklahoma 41, Kansas 35

Texas 48, Missouri 38

W. Illinois 17, Indiana St. 6

Arizona 30, UCLA 19

Wartburg 28, Dubuque 16