While he probably wouldn’t stand a chance against Justin Powell in a foot race, Lucas Sullivan remains in the hunt for the Lantern Challenge championship.

Powell (31-17) still can’t shake second place Sullivan (30-16) with three weeks remaining in the season. Though, Powell remains confident.

“I’m gonna win this thing for the skinny, dorky kids across the country,” Powell said. “We can be the best at something, my skinny compadres.”

The other compadres in this competition include Travis Sawchik (28-20) and last-place Lantern sports editor Dave O’Neil (26-22).

“No one thought Daniel LaRusso stood a chance in “The Karate Kid,” O’Neil said. “And what happened when he tangled with Johnny Lawrence?

“That’s right, LaRusso won.”

Paul Swank, a senior in aviation, won the student portion of the challenge for Week 7.

He narrowly defeated Lori Forrest, Kurt Kernen and Ray White.

Dave O’Neil

Illinois 32, Ohio State 24. There is no “I” in team. But there is one in win. And three in Illinois.

Purdue 271, Michigan State 266. Spandau Ballet time. I know this much is “Purdue.” Do do do do do, I know this much is true.

Penn State 35, Indiana 23. Antwaan throwing those passes so Randle-lous. Let me see that ‘Twaan, ‘Twa-Twaan, ‘Twaan, ‘Twaan.

Michigan 16, Wisconsin 10. Wolverines play a wicked game, without the aid of Chris Isaak or Helena Christensen.

Washington 23, Washington State 22. When I look into your eyes, I can see a love restrain. But darling when I hold you, don’t you know I feel the same? November rain in Wash.

NC State 38, Maryland 18. Return of the mack? Nope. Pack.

Bucknell 12.1, Colgate 12. You ain’t gotta call me your Boo, just as bad as you like Bucknell, I like Bucknell too.

Justin Powell

Ohio State 31, Illinois 23. Bucks peaking; Illini slumping.

Michigan State 20, Purdue 16. Tiller needs some Tums after this one. That and some Slim Fast.

Penn State 34, Indiana 30. Two best QBs in the Big Ten – and I’m being serious.

Michigan 21, Wisconsin 10. The Wolverines and Badgers square off in a tenacious battle of raccoon-like animals that no one has ever seen in person.

Washington 24, Washington State 23. The Huskies win the Apple Cup … but who in their right mind names a rivalry after a small, common type of fruit? Only Washingtonians.

NC State 27, Maryland 19. NC State marches to victory. Terps march towards purgatory (???).

Colgate 34, Bucknell 20. They make some shoddy toothpaste, but they make a strong football team.

Travis Sawchik

Illinois 31, Ohio State 27. Last home game a Buckeye starting quarterback, not named Zwick, will start until 2006.

Michigan State 27, Purdue 17. In the words of K-PAX “be prepared for anything.” Which will include a lot of TJ Duckett.

Indiana 34, Penn State 31. Check out the oil of Randle El’s oil spills. The Hoosiers, unlike Ludicrous, will not be showing any Southern Hospitality.

Michigan 28, Wisconsin 13. A Badger upset would be bigger than anything Longitude could do.

Washington State 27, Washington 14. Wazzu(p).

Maryland 55, NC State 0. The Terps can’t help if they’re lucky they only want to be with the BCS.

Colgate 2001, Bucknell 0. My sister will not be attending either school, but she is the 2001 Mentor High School Homecoming Queen.

Lucas Sullivan

Ohio State 38, Illinois 31. The Buckeyes are coming off their best game of the season and the Illini lost their leading rusher.

Michigan State 31, Purdue 13. The Boilermaker offense is really awful.

Penn State 42, Indiana 31. This will be a shootout if the Nittany Lions can keep up the JoePa magic.

Michigan 38, Wisconsin 24. The Wolverines are the best in the conference and should light up the Badger secondary.

Washington State 31, Washington 17. This battle of Canada should keep the Cougars in the thick of the BCS standings.

Maryland 42, NC State 20. The Terps have been playing solid ball all year.

Colgate 24, Bucknell 17. I hate these no-name games. It’s like Dave O’Neil’s hair … go with whatever you feel that second.

Paul Swank

Ohio State 20, Illinois 17. Kurt Kittner I’d like you to meet Michael Doss … wait don’t you know him already?

Purdue 17, Michigan State 13. State’s timekeeper isn’t in West Lafayette this weekend.

Indiana 35, Penn State 21. Antwaan Randle El should win the Heisman … but since he plays for IU, he won’t.

Wisconsin 31, Michigan 27. Upset Special. Wolverines caught looking ahead to the Buckeyes.

Washington 49, Washington State 21. The Huskies are in Seattle and very ticked about losing last week. That’s too bad for Cinderella.

Maryland 38, NC State 21. The Terps should thank the Pack for helping them win the ACC Title.

Colgate 2, Bucknell 0. They aren’t playing Aquafresh.