Week 1: 3-4
Week 2: 4-4
Week 3: 5-2
Week 4: 1-8
Week 5: 2-6
Week 6: 6-1
Week 7: 4-3
Oh man, i can't wait for Tuesday night so the ESPN2 watching nation can watch the Owls in action. Obviously no pick from me yet in this game but i'll say this...with Adam DiMichele at the helm, the Owls are the 3rd best team in the MAC behind Ball State and maybe Central Michigan although we almost beat them with crap at QB. Pick on this game coming on Tuesday.
I'll start with the alma mater and USF this weekend. I'm not convinced the Cuse is gonna win the game but they've played with a pulse lately. USF is a massive favorite and rightfully so. The o/u is 49.5. I like the under....here's why....Cuse will play D but won't score much. USF will play D but will score more. Give me under 49.5
Nebraska...man what a fall they've had lately. This team's defense has been hideous and the offense hasn't been able to keep up. Iowa State has been an up and down team so far this year. Their QB Arnaud has been hot as of late. I like ISU +7 and would even consider a ML play on this. Cyclones are for real.
Staying in the Big 12...Oklahoma State is riding high off their upset of Missouri in their place. They return home with an upstart Baylor team. Baylor's offense is very underrated as is their QB Griffith. Sure in a conference with Bradford, McCoy, Daniel and Z. Robinson, you can get lost. This is going to be a video game score. Take the Over 68.5
For some reason Vegas hasn't learned yet. The Hoos are back! well at least at home....They wrap up a three game homestand with a wounded UNC team. The Heels lost Brandon Tate to an injury and he represented a large piece of their offense. Now Brooks Foster and Hakeem Nicks will need to step up. Give me the Hoos +5 in a game they may win outright.
I'm goin off the board with this one. I like UAB....with all my anger of the o/u loss in their last game, they were impressive. Joe Webb has weapons and while Marshall also has weapons, i'll take the home team. Give me UAB +3
Missouri and Texas go at it in the night game. Couldnt be a bigger contrasting momentum goin into this game. Texas a big win, Missouri a big loss....I'm goin with the loser....I think Missouri bounces back. Texas has the hangover effect and the Tigers will be able to capitalize if the Horns go any longer then a quarter to get it goin. Missou +6
Finally, I'm goin with Arizona. Weird things happen in that stadium and im not completely convinced about California. Willie Tuitama blows up bigtime and i think Zona wins outright. To be safe, give me the 3 points. AU +3
Friday, October 17, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Week 7 College Football Picks
Week 1: 3-4
Week 2: 4-4
Week 3: 5-2
Week 4: 1-8
Week 5: 2-6
Week 6: 6-1
What a difference one week makes...last week i doubted my prowess at picking college football and doubted that Temple would ever win again. Both changed and in a big way. The Owls vaunted (yes i said vaunted) defense stepped up and did more then enough to take care of a weak Miami-Ohio Team.
Next up for the Owls is Central Michigan and the line was bet down from 10 to 7 in some areas. A lot of people have asked me about this game and I have thought hard about it. I just can't back Temple +7...just can't....This team's offense is way too inconsistent and CMU's is way too good. The Owls defense can hold CMU to 30 or so but I can't see the Owls getting to 20. Gimme Under 47.5 in what should be a low-scoring game. If DiMichele was playing, I'd be all over the Owls +7 or so but with Stewart forget it.
UVA continues their 2nd game of a 3 game homestand and now they host ECU. I was not a fan of the Pirates lately because of how they played. It seemed like UVA put it all together against an overrated Maryland team. They finally committed to the run...I think the good times continue in Charlottesville hopefully keeping Al Groh there. Gimme UVA +6.5
Man, i dont know why im backing Indiana again. They've burned me multiple times this year but Iowa is nothing special. They've done most of their damage at home. I feel like the Hoosiers will put it all together and win outright. Indiana +6
Rutgers and Cincinnati arent exactly the best offensively while the Bearcats defense has been nasty this year. I'll take Under 48 in a game that neither team will get to 30 for.
We have yet to see that big explosion from Kansas yet against an opponent with a pulse. Colorado may be that first test for them and i feel like their going to pass with flying colors. Because of this I like Over 54 in this game.
Tennessee has had a lot of issues this season but not on the defensive end. Their QB position has been hideous this year and hasnt been able to help Foster or Hardesty find running room. With that defense of theirs they could hold down Georgia. Under 42 here.
Here's my favorite pick of the week...Southern Mississippi has been an enigma this season losing at home to Marshall and UTEP but not embarrassing themselves against Auburn. Yet for some reason, im backing them at home against Boise. They've won at Oregon and held down Bowling Green. Give me USM +12.
Week 2: 4-4
Week 3: 5-2
Week 4: 1-8
Week 5: 2-6
Week 6: 6-1
What a difference one week makes...last week i doubted my prowess at picking college football and doubted that Temple would ever win again. Both changed and in a big way. The Owls vaunted (yes i said vaunted) defense stepped up and did more then enough to take care of a weak Miami-Ohio Team.
Next up for the Owls is Central Michigan and the line was bet down from 10 to 7 in some areas. A lot of people have asked me about this game and I have thought hard about it. I just can't back Temple +7...just can't....This team's offense is way too inconsistent and CMU's is way too good. The Owls defense can hold CMU to 30 or so but I can't see the Owls getting to 20. Gimme Under 47.5 in what should be a low-scoring game. If DiMichele was playing, I'd be all over the Owls +7 or so but with Stewart forget it.
UVA continues their 2nd game of a 3 game homestand and now they host ECU. I was not a fan of the Pirates lately because of how they played. It seemed like UVA put it all together against an overrated Maryland team. They finally committed to the run...I think the good times continue in Charlottesville hopefully keeping Al Groh there. Gimme UVA +6.5
Man, i dont know why im backing Indiana again. They've burned me multiple times this year but Iowa is nothing special. They've done most of their damage at home. I feel like the Hoosiers will put it all together and win outright. Indiana +6
Rutgers and Cincinnati arent exactly the best offensively while the Bearcats defense has been nasty this year. I'll take Under 48 in a game that neither team will get to 30 for.
We have yet to see that big explosion from Kansas yet against an opponent with a pulse. Colorado may be that first test for them and i feel like their going to pass with flying colors. Because of this I like Over 54 in this game.
Tennessee has had a lot of issues this season but not on the defensive end. Their QB position has been hideous this year and hasnt been able to help Foster or Hardesty find running room. With that defense of theirs they could hold down Georgia. Under 42 here.
Here's my favorite pick of the week...Southern Mississippi has been an enigma this season losing at home to Marshall and UTEP but not embarrassing themselves against Auburn. Yet for some reason, im backing them at home against Boise. They've won at Oregon and held down Bowling Green. Give me USM +12.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Week 6 College Football Picks
Week 1: 3-4
Week 2: 4-4
Week 3: 5-2
Week 4: 1-8
Week 5: 2-6
Right now, im straight fade material on everything except my feel for the Temple Owls. I dont know what's been going wrong or what gambling god i've pissed off...Unfortunately the two bad weeks won't stop me from rolling along.
We start with the Owls who lost another tough game last week and could have been another win. Imagine if the Owls are 4-1 which they rightfully should be....man, i'd be in heaven. Alas, they are 1-4 but there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Chester Stewart has been hurt....Vaughn Charlton in at QB for two weeks until the Ohio game when DiMichele is back. Miami-Ohio sucks...terrible terrible team...If DiMichele is at QB, Temple wins outright....with Charlton at QB, they keep it close. Unfortunately the inconsistency on offense prevents me from taking the 7. Gimme Under 41 in a 17-7 Temple loss.
Western Kentucky and Virginia Tech....a rivalry as old as a newborn child. The hokies are riding high off their big win over Nebraska but to be honest, i have no idea how they do it. Their passing attack is consistently one of the worst in the country. They return home to take on a Hilltopper team that hasnt really been that embarrassing this season taking their schedule into account. Gimme WKU +29 in a sleeper kind of game.
FSU and Miami renew acquaintances on Saturday and boy there will be a lot of talent on the field. The canes played one half of great football last week following it up with absolute ugliness as they led UNC win on their turf...BUT THE SWAGGER IS BACK....sorry had to get that out since the announcers had to pound that in my head. FSU has a solid defense. Gimme Under 43
Love the home dog...absolutely love them...especially in the SEC. I have yet to be impressed by Auburn....the spread offense doesnt work with them...they dont have the athletes. Vanderbilt does have the athletes. In what is expected to be a low scoring game, I'll take the home team with the guys who can make plays. Vanderbilt +4
I must be absolutely crazy....those who read my picks know i'm not the biggest UVA supporter...you could say im Colin Cowherd when it comes to the Hoos. They return home to host Maryland who i have no idea about....I correctly called the MTSU upset but thought they'd get pounded by Cal. This is a huge rivalry in the ACC. I can't believe im about to type this but.....Gimme UVA +14. This will be their best performance of the season.
Time to kick a dog while it's down....Washington stinks with Jake Locker....it's FIU-like without him. Arizona's offense revs up to the tune of 60 points on Washington. Gimme Cats -21
I hate Ohio State too....Hate wisconsin too....Being a bitter Michigan fan, Ohio State is gonna cream the Badgers. Wisky doesnt have the athletes to keep up with the Buckeyes. OSU -1.5
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Week 2: 4-4
Week 3: 5-2
Week 4: 1-8
Week 5: 2-6
Right now, im straight fade material on everything except my feel for the Temple Owls. I dont know what's been going wrong or what gambling god i've pissed off...Unfortunately the two bad weeks won't stop me from rolling along.
We start with the Owls who lost another tough game last week and could have been another win. Imagine if the Owls are 4-1 which they rightfully should be....man, i'd be in heaven. Alas, they are 1-4 but there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Chester Stewart has been hurt....Vaughn Charlton in at QB for two weeks until the Ohio game when DiMichele is back. Miami-Ohio sucks...terrible terrible team...If DiMichele is at QB, Temple wins outright....with Charlton at QB, they keep it close. Unfortunately the inconsistency on offense prevents me from taking the 7. Gimme Under 41 in a 17-7 Temple loss.
Western Kentucky and Virginia Tech....a rivalry as old as a newborn child. The hokies are riding high off their big win over Nebraska but to be honest, i have no idea how they do it. Their passing attack is consistently one of the worst in the country. They return home to take on a Hilltopper team that hasnt really been that embarrassing this season taking their schedule into account. Gimme WKU +29 in a sleeper kind of game.
FSU and Miami renew acquaintances on Saturday and boy there will be a lot of talent on the field. The canes played one half of great football last week following it up with absolute ugliness as they led UNC win on their turf...BUT THE SWAGGER IS BACK....sorry had to get that out since the announcers had to pound that in my head. FSU has a solid defense. Gimme Under 43
Love the home dog...absolutely love them...especially in the SEC. I have yet to be impressed by Auburn....the spread offense doesnt work with them...they dont have the athletes. Vanderbilt does have the athletes. In what is expected to be a low scoring game, I'll take the home team with the guys who can make plays. Vanderbilt +4
I must be absolutely crazy....those who read my picks know i'm not the biggest UVA supporter...you could say im Colin Cowherd when it comes to the Hoos. They return home to host Maryland who i have no idea about....I correctly called the MTSU upset but thought they'd get pounded by Cal. This is a huge rivalry in the ACC. I can't believe im about to type this but.....Gimme UVA +14. This will be their best performance of the season.
Time to kick a dog while it's down....Washington stinks with Jake Locker....it's FIU-like without him. Arizona's offense revs up to the tune of 60 points on Washington. Gimme Cats -21
I hate Ohio State too....Hate wisconsin too....Being a bitter Michigan fan, Ohio State is gonna cream the Badgers. Wisky doesnt have the athletes to keep up with the Buckeyes. OSU -1.5
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Week 5 College Football Picks
Week 1: 3-4
Week 2: 4-4
Week 3: 5-2
Week 4: 1-8 (yikes)
Wow...my hatred for Stanford has never been higher. Usually i've hated on them for their doofus twin centers like the Lopez's and the Collins' but now it's because of their football team and their score running up. That's one of the worst losses in my gambling career. My apologies for the bad week but i promise it won't happen again:
As always we start with Temple and boy we just can't catch a break. Starter Adam DiMichele is out for 3-6 weeks so we now turn to the freshman arm of Chester Stewart. Kid is a mobile QB and didnt completely suck ass when he was thrown to the wolves in happy valley. In comes Western Michigan with their big time offense. This line is at 4 in most places with the o/u of 47. Weather may be an issue in this game once again. I have such a good feeling about the Owls winning this game outright but my official pick in this game is the under. The Owls offense has never been a juggernaut but their defense will keep them in this. Take Under 47
I can't believe i'm going to make this next pick after the Hoosiers performance last week but it's almost time for the yearly Spartan downfall. Granted they can run the ball well but Hoyer has yet to show a pulse generating an air attack. The Hoosiers have to be embarrassed at how they played against Ball State. I'm a huge fan of home teams with a pulse getting points at home. Take IU +8
West Virginia and Marshall renew rivalries on the football field and guess what Marshall is pretty good. Their offense has been rolling as of late while WVU's Defense has been stumbling big time. Love the over 51.5
Colorado and Florida State play in Jacksonville. This will be a tight low scoring game. Colorado nearly lost to EWU but beat West Virginia. Florida State managed 3 points at home against Wake Forest. I like the Under 41
Buffalo will most likely be without James Starks and CMU hasn't really had that breakout game yet this year. The Bulls are a solid team who kept up with Missouri for a half but in conference play it's different. MU was bored with Buffalo....CMU will get bored too on their way to a 17 point win. CMU -6.5
The wrong team is favored in a game this weekend and i love it. How the heck is New Mexico favored at NMSU. The Aggies have the better offense in this game and if it gets to be any sort of a shootout, i'll take the team who can win thru the air as opposed to a team that will rely on the run. Ferguson may go for 2 bills but NMSU gets the win. NMSU +3.5 and Over 53
My hatred for those stinkin Trees in California may blind me here but I hope Washington grinds those a-holes into the ground. Gimme the Fighting Lockers to get on the Win column. U-Dub -3.5
That's all for now folks.
Week 2: 4-4
Week 3: 5-2
Week 4: 1-8 (yikes)
Wow...my hatred for Stanford has never been higher. Usually i've hated on them for their doofus twin centers like the Lopez's and the Collins' but now it's because of their football team and their score running up. That's one of the worst losses in my gambling career. My apologies for the bad week but i promise it won't happen again:
As always we start with Temple and boy we just can't catch a break. Starter Adam DiMichele is out for 3-6 weeks so we now turn to the freshman arm of Chester Stewart. Kid is a mobile QB and didnt completely suck ass when he was thrown to the wolves in happy valley. In comes Western Michigan with their big time offense. This line is at 4 in most places with the o/u of 47. Weather may be an issue in this game once again. I have such a good feeling about the Owls winning this game outright but my official pick in this game is the under. The Owls offense has never been a juggernaut but their defense will keep them in this. Take Under 47
I can't believe i'm going to make this next pick after the Hoosiers performance last week but it's almost time for the yearly Spartan downfall. Granted they can run the ball well but Hoyer has yet to show a pulse generating an air attack. The Hoosiers have to be embarrassed at how they played against Ball State. I'm a huge fan of home teams with a pulse getting points at home. Take IU +8
West Virginia and Marshall renew rivalries on the football field and guess what Marshall is pretty good. Their offense has been rolling as of late while WVU's Defense has been stumbling big time. Love the over 51.5
Colorado and Florida State play in Jacksonville. This will be a tight low scoring game. Colorado nearly lost to EWU but beat West Virginia. Florida State managed 3 points at home against Wake Forest. I like the Under 41
Buffalo will most likely be without James Starks and CMU hasn't really had that breakout game yet this year. The Bulls are a solid team who kept up with Missouri for a half but in conference play it's different. MU was bored with Buffalo....CMU will get bored too on their way to a 17 point win. CMU -6.5
The wrong team is favored in a game this weekend and i love it. How the heck is New Mexico favored at NMSU. The Aggies have the better offense in this game and if it gets to be any sort of a shootout, i'll take the team who can win thru the air as opposed to a team that will rely on the run. Ferguson may go for 2 bills but NMSU gets the win. NMSU +3.5 and Over 53
My hatred for those stinkin Trees in California may blind me here but I hope Washington grinds those a-holes into the ground. Gimme the Fighting Lockers to get on the Win column. U-Dub -3.5
That's all for now folks.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Week 4 College Football Picks
Week 1: 3-4
Week 2: 4-4
Week 3: 5-2
Great week from everyone except my beloved Owls. The pain of seeing that hail mary over and over is still setting in. For some reason four guys decided to be BEHIND the guy catching the ball instead of in front or trying to knock the ball down. So close to 3-0 this season...man, you wouldnt believe how stoked i'd be with that.
We begin with Temple and Penn State. In the past, this has been a blowout of epic proportions and a 1st half bet would be almost a gimmie as PSU would be up 21-0 before you know it. This Temple team has a pulse and a 1st half bet isn't as easy as usual. The spread is rising and is 29 in some places. While I can't pull the trigger on the Owls, i just can't do it for Penn State either. Al Golden has the respect of JoePa. I don't love any side in this game but the Under would be the best play if i had any....Officially, no play in this game for me.
Georgia Tech/Miss State is where i'm goin next. These two teams don't exactly light up the scoreboard but have the defenses that prevent the other team from doin the same. There will be a ton of running if not because Carroll and Nesbitt are bad. The o/u is 38 and that seems like a good number to me. Under 38
One of the best plays on the board is in Raleigh where NC State gets their crack at East Carolina. The Pirates were wholly unimpressive last week and will be in an ugly affair with the Pack. Hopefully Russell Wilson bounces back. I like the Under 44.5 in this game as i don't think ECU scores 30 or NC State gets to 14.
The BEST play on the board is the Naval Academy. This team has been fed to the wolves going into two relatively hostile environments...okay okay....Duke and Ball State are two up-and-comers in the country. Rutgers has sucked...plain and simple and even worse it's been at home. The road game may be therapy for them but they havent gotten on track. Teel and Underwood havent been on the same page yet. There will be a TON of points in this game. If there was a parlay on the board, go Navy +6 definitely and then if you are daring add over 61.5
UNC/Va Tech is an interesting game. The spread has gone up a little to 3 points essentially making this an even game with the homefield getting three. The Heels are flying high off a win over Rutgers while the Hokies have beaten Ga Tech. I still dont think they've fixed everything so i like the Heels -3 in a program building game for Butch Davis.
New Mexico and Tulsa are two teams who can put up a ton of points. Granted, they do it in different ways with the Lobos using Ferguson while the Hurricane do it thru the air. New Mexico broke out last week in a big way and i feel like it continues this week. I like this play the least but a small play on New Mexico +11
This is a quick hitter here.....Miami Ohio doesnt impress me....Cincinnati is a solid home team and has the defense to keep this unimpressive Redhawk attack in check....Gimme the Bearcats -11.
I hate making this many plays in a week but the board is too juicy....Love Under 38 in LSU/Auburn....If the Tigers could only put up 2 on Miss State then what will they do against the Tigers. Psst...Tommy, the spread offense needs talent...you don't have the pieces to run it.
Final Pick, San Jose State +9....Dick Tomey has done a great job and Kyle Reed finally gets his crack at Stanford...granted it's not with California.
Week 2: 4-4
Week 3: 5-2
Great week from everyone except my beloved Owls. The pain of seeing that hail mary over and over is still setting in. For some reason four guys decided to be BEHIND the guy catching the ball instead of in front or trying to knock the ball down. So close to 3-0 this season...man, you wouldnt believe how stoked i'd be with that.
We begin with Temple and Penn State. In the past, this has been a blowout of epic proportions and a 1st half bet would be almost a gimmie as PSU would be up 21-0 before you know it. This Temple team has a pulse and a 1st half bet isn't as easy as usual. The spread is rising and is 29 in some places. While I can't pull the trigger on the Owls, i just can't do it for Penn State either. Al Golden has the respect of JoePa. I don't love any side in this game but the Under would be the best play if i had any....Officially, no play in this game for me.
Georgia Tech/Miss State is where i'm goin next. These two teams don't exactly light up the scoreboard but have the defenses that prevent the other team from doin the same. There will be a ton of running if not because Carroll and Nesbitt are bad. The o/u is 38 and that seems like a good number to me. Under 38
One of the best plays on the board is in Raleigh where NC State gets their crack at East Carolina. The Pirates were wholly unimpressive last week and will be in an ugly affair with the Pack. Hopefully Russell Wilson bounces back. I like the Under 44.5 in this game as i don't think ECU scores 30 or NC State gets to 14.
The BEST play on the board is the Naval Academy. This team has been fed to the wolves going into two relatively hostile environments...okay okay....Duke and Ball State are two up-and-comers in the country. Rutgers has sucked...plain and simple and even worse it's been at home. The road game may be therapy for them but they havent gotten on track. Teel and Underwood havent been on the same page yet. There will be a TON of points in this game. If there was a parlay on the board, go Navy +6 definitely and then if you are daring add over 61.5
UNC/Va Tech is an interesting game. The spread has gone up a little to 3 points essentially making this an even game with the homefield getting three. The Heels are flying high off a win over Rutgers while the Hokies have beaten Ga Tech. I still dont think they've fixed everything so i like the Heels -3 in a program building game for Butch Davis.
New Mexico and Tulsa are two teams who can put up a ton of points. Granted, they do it in different ways with the Lobos using Ferguson while the Hurricane do it thru the air. New Mexico broke out last week in a big way and i feel like it continues this week. I like this play the least but a small play on New Mexico +11
This is a quick hitter here.....Miami Ohio doesnt impress me....Cincinnati is a solid home team and has the defense to keep this unimpressive Redhawk attack in check....Gimme the Bearcats -11.
I hate making this many plays in a week but the board is too juicy....Love Under 38 in LSU/Auburn....If the Tigers could only put up 2 on Miss State then what will they do against the Tigers. Psst...Tommy, the spread offense needs talent...you don't have the pieces to run it.
Final Pick, San Jose State +9....Dick Tomey has done a great job and Kyle Reed finally gets his crack at Stanford...granted it's not with California.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Week 3 College Football Picks
Week 1: 3-4
Week 2: 4-4
A few more close overs that just fell short. Stinkin Arizona missed a FG for my over...Stinkin Ball State falling short.
As we always do, it's time to start with Temple. The Owls were robbed again of a poor spot by the officials in their game with the UConn Huskies. Temple won that game....it's a win....Now they must head to Buffalo in a must win situation. The Bulls crushed them last year and made them look foolish. UB will be up for this game. If the Owls hope to win, they'll need to open up the playbook more. The Defense will have to stop James Starks too. I actually have no lean on this game. There are two scenarios i can see....One Buffalo controls the clock and wins in a workmanlike effort in the roundabouts of 27-17. Two, i can see a shootout where the Owls actually use their weapons and keep up within one possession. Due to the 6 point spread...there's no pick from this game. If you can buy points...i'd get this thing above 7 and take Temple.
The funny thing about taking the over...you arent winning most of the game. There are a couple of games that scream over in the Noon hour. Both the Duke/Navy and Toledo/EMU games have the potential for a lot of points. The Blue Devils will gash Navy thru the air while Navy will Shun White the Blue Devils to death. Toledo and EMU do their dirty work thru the air. I'll take a flier on the over on both at 58.
BYU/UCLA is where im heading next...It's a big game for the Cougs as many think they will be BCS busters. This line has gone down probably due to many thinking the Bruins are better then they really are. I managed to get the line to 7 and i'll take BYU. This is their chance one again to prove themselves in front of a huge Versus audience. BYU -7 big
Home teams in the SEC even with lesser talent are still a good play. If this game was at Auburn, they'd crush em. I havent been impressed with the Tigers who are still feeling their way thru the spread offense. Getting 10.5 points at home in front of a jazzed crowd is always a good bet in my book. Sure they lost at La Tech but by the same situation Miss State will be up for this game. They probably don't win outright but they'll keep it close. Vegas thinks so too as the ou is only 39. Miss State +10.5
Nebraska may put up 50 themselves....so when i see an over/under of 59 in a game like that against an offense with a semi-pulse, i'll jump all over the over. Gimme Over 59 in Nebraska.
One parlay this week....gimme Fresno +1 and the under 49.5...This is going to be played tight to the vest in a Big 10 style of game. Lots of grind out ball with Matthews and Hill running. Neither team's passing attack is all that stellar. I see Fresno pullin out a 23-20 game.
Week 2: 4-4
A few more close overs that just fell short. Stinkin Arizona missed a FG for my over...Stinkin Ball State falling short.
As we always do, it's time to start with Temple. The Owls were robbed again of a poor spot by the officials in their game with the UConn Huskies. Temple won that game....it's a win....Now they must head to Buffalo in a must win situation. The Bulls crushed them last year and made them look foolish. UB will be up for this game. If the Owls hope to win, they'll need to open up the playbook more. The Defense will have to stop James Starks too. I actually have no lean on this game. There are two scenarios i can see....One Buffalo controls the clock and wins in a workmanlike effort in the roundabouts of 27-17. Two, i can see a shootout where the Owls actually use their weapons and keep up within one possession. Due to the 6 point spread...there's no pick from this game. If you can buy points...i'd get this thing above 7 and take Temple.
The funny thing about taking the over...you arent winning most of the game. There are a couple of games that scream over in the Noon hour. Both the Duke/Navy and Toledo/EMU games have the potential for a lot of points. The Blue Devils will gash Navy thru the air while Navy will Shun White the Blue Devils to death. Toledo and EMU do their dirty work thru the air. I'll take a flier on the over on both at 58.
BYU/UCLA is where im heading next...It's a big game for the Cougs as many think they will be BCS busters. This line has gone down probably due to many thinking the Bruins are better then they really are. I managed to get the line to 7 and i'll take BYU. This is their chance one again to prove themselves in front of a huge Versus audience. BYU -7 big
Home teams in the SEC even with lesser talent are still a good play. If this game was at Auburn, they'd crush em. I havent been impressed with the Tigers who are still feeling their way thru the spread offense. Getting 10.5 points at home in front of a jazzed crowd is always a good bet in my book. Sure they lost at La Tech but by the same situation Miss State will be up for this game. They probably don't win outright but they'll keep it close. Vegas thinks so too as the ou is only 39. Miss State +10.5
Nebraska may put up 50 themselves....so when i see an over/under of 59 in a game like that against an offense with a semi-pulse, i'll jump all over the over. Gimme Over 59 in Nebraska.
One parlay this week....gimme Fresno +1 and the under 49.5...This is going to be played tight to the vest in a Big 10 style of game. Lots of grind out ball with Matthews and Hill running. Neither team's passing attack is all that stellar. I see Fresno pullin out a 23-20 game.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Week 2 College Football Picks
Week 1: 3-4
Well last week was frustrating having a couple of losses come pretty close to the end. We bounce back as the 1st week is always a learning experience.
As always we start with Temple and I may be blinded by my allegiance but this game has been the one this team and fanbase has pointed to since last year. Lawn placards and signs have been made dubbing this the battle number 2. Temple is a 7 point dog in a game where weather is a factor. Last year's game was a Temple victory snatched from them by Mike Tranghese. Temple wins this game outright this weekend thus the seven points are a gift. Temple +7
Next, being in Virginia i feel like this is a definite game of interest. Richmond, who is one of the best teams in I-AA goes to a crappy ass UVA in a deluge expected. six inches of rain are being called for.The Spiders are led by former UVA d-coordinator Mike London and have the talent to keep up. Ras-I Dowling and Mikell Simpson are questionable. Give me Richmond +14
Friday night is a great opportunity for money as last night was. Love the over in a game which could feature ridiculous college fantasy numbers. Something like 45-35 in a game with these two offenses is possible....Over 60 in Ball State/Navy
Central Michigan +24 -- The Chippewas have a pulse...granted they don't have the defense to keep up with Georgia but I think if they get 17 points, it's enough to cover in this game. LeFevour is a solid enough quarterback and their offense is good enough to get points when UGA takes their foot off the pedal.
Duke +7 -- Yeah, yeah i know....this is a popular pick im sure. There's a mystique to this team that hasnt been there for awhile. The fans came out to the opener and the team didnt make the mistakes that bad teams usually make. Northwestern looked good against Syracuse but Duke is better. I'd even parlay the +7 with the over too. Points will be put up.
MTSU +14 -- Last year, UVA went to Murfreesboro and nearly came away with a loss. Their team was better that year then the UMD entering MTSU this year. Maryland has QB issues and general issues with moving the ball outside of Da'Rel Scott.
Arizona/Toledo Over 59 -- That Wildcat defense will get a stiffer test this week. Toledo's got the weapons to keep up with Zona. Someone reaches 40 and the other team will reach 20. This will be an easy over.
Have fun, good luck and Go Owls.
Well last week was frustrating having a couple of losses come pretty close to the end. We bounce back as the 1st week is always a learning experience.
As always we start with Temple and I may be blinded by my allegiance but this game has been the one this team and fanbase has pointed to since last year. Lawn placards and signs have been made dubbing this the battle number 2. Temple is a 7 point dog in a game where weather is a factor. Last year's game was a Temple victory snatched from them by Mike Tranghese. Temple wins this game outright this weekend thus the seven points are a gift. Temple +7
Next, being in Virginia i feel like this is a definite game of interest. Richmond, who is one of the best teams in I-AA goes to a crappy ass UVA in a deluge expected. six inches of rain are being called for.The Spiders are led by former UVA d-coordinator Mike London and have the talent to keep up. Ras-I Dowling and Mikell Simpson are questionable. Give me Richmond +14
Friday night is a great opportunity for money as last night was. Love the over in a game which could feature ridiculous college fantasy numbers. Something like 45-35 in a game with these two offenses is possible....Over 60 in Ball State/Navy
Central Michigan +24 -- The Chippewas have a pulse...granted they don't have the defense to keep up with Georgia but I think if they get 17 points, it's enough to cover in this game. LeFevour is a solid enough quarterback and their offense is good enough to get points when UGA takes their foot off the pedal.
Duke +7 -- Yeah, yeah i know....this is a popular pick im sure. There's a mystique to this team that hasnt been there for awhile. The fans came out to the opener and the team didnt make the mistakes that bad teams usually make. Northwestern looked good against Syracuse but Duke is better. I'd even parlay the +7 with the over too. Points will be put up.
MTSU +14 -- Last year, UVA went to Murfreesboro and nearly came away with a loss. Their team was better that year then the UMD entering MTSU this year. Maryland has QB issues and general issues with moving the ball outside of Da'Rel Scott.
Arizona/Toledo Over 59 -- That Wildcat defense will get a stiffer test this week. Toledo's got the weapons to keep up with Zona. Someone reaches 40 and the other team will reach 20. This will be an easy over.
Have fun, good luck and Go Owls.
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