the last week of the nfl -- i'm not doing my normal color scheme just giving the score and a brief reason for the pick
Steelers (+6) 27 Bengals 24....the bengals will have a bad snap to end the game and the steelers will reign supreme again next year
Detroit (+12.5) 17 Dallas 27 ... Dallas will win just not by 12.5
Houston (-5) 28 Cleveland 13 ... derek anderson should not be a starter and neither should be charles frye
Kansas City (+2.5) 20 Jags 17 ... Jags would have been scary in the playoffs but their not making it and not winning in arrowhead.
St. Lou (-3) 28 Vikings 17 ... Bulger is the man not Tavaris
Saints (-3) 24 Panthers 20 ... Saints will end the season with a win
Jets (-11.5) 24 Raiders 10 ... Raider fans will be happy the year is over and will be ordering their brady quinn jerseys
Seattle (+3) 27 bucs 16 ... bucs are better but not gonna beat seattle's backups
New England (+3) 28 Tenn 13 ... Young finally has a bad day
Buffalo (+9.5) 17 Ravens 24 .. Baltimore will win but buffalo will score a late td to cover
Indy (-9) 31 Miami 17 ... peyton will have a field day
Atlanta (+8.5) 20 Eagles 23 .. vick needs to change positions and the EAGLES are better than the cowgirls haha
San Francisco (+10) 20 Denver 23 .. I hate cutler and hope the niners pull off the win
Zona (+14.5) 24 Chargers 21 .. what an upset
Green bay (+3) 35 bears 0 .. Favre for president
Saturday, December 30, 2006
nfl
saturdays action
MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL
NAVY (+7) v. BOSTON COLLEGE 47
Navy hasn't beat a single good team all year and they have lost by at least 17 against those teams. Boston College in an easy one
navy 13 BOSTON COLLEGE 31 UNDER
ALAMO BOWL
IOWA (+9) v. TEXAS 53.5
This is an interesting matchup as texas has been stumbling and Iowa has underachieved all year. I think drew tate will keep this one close.
IOWA 20 texas 24 UNDER
PEACH BOWL
VIRGINIA TECH (-3) v. GEORGIA 37.5
you will see the best defense in the country in virginia tech go up against a freshman qb. I know GA has had some big wins to end the year but not against VT.
VIRGINIA TECH 27 georgia 17 OVER
NFL
GIANTS (-2.5) v. REDSKINS 42.5
the giants have too much talent not to beat the skins. TIKI 127 yards 2 scores.
GIANTS 28 skins 20 OVER
Friday, December 29, 2006
FRIDAYS ACTION
I finally lost some games, 2 in fact, but hey I didn't plan on being 10-2 at this point anyway so I'll take it.
MUSIC CITY BOWL
KENTUCKY (+10) v. CLEMSON 57.5
Kentucky has some impressive wins but they give up over 150 yards a game on the ground and thats all Clemson does (run run run) and clemson is filled with stars on Defense. This should be a laugher.
kentucky 17 CLEMSON 35 UNDER
SUN BOWL
MISSORUI (+3.5) v. #25 OREGON STATE 52.5
mizzou is an up and down team this year while oregon state has looked impressive ever since their USC victory. You can go wrong when going with the Beavers.
missouri 24 OREGON STATE 35 OVER
LIBERTY BOWL
HOUSTON (+5.5) v. SOUTH CAROLINA 56
The ole ball coach will have something fun up his sleeve for this game. Houston like a&m was only 8 points away from going undefeated but like A&M will lose in the bowl game.
houston 20 SOUTH CAROLINA 31
INSIGHT.COM BOWL
MINNESOTA (+7) v. TEXAS TECH 65.5
This is an interesting matchup and wouldn't be surprised if the gophers get blown out nor would I be surprised if minnesota won. I'm going w/ TT for now.
minnesota 27 TEXAS TECH 35 UNDER
CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL
PURDUE (-1) v. MARYLAND 53.5
The terps struggled to end the year as did the boilermakers. I'm thinking the terps defense will be enough to win a tight one.
purdue 27 MARYLAND 28 OVER
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Bowls 12/26 -12/28
welp. so far so good in the bowl games 7-0 in games and 5-2 in over / unders ... i'll probably end up 7-25 but hey its been fun so far....
Tuesday 12/26
MIDDLE TN ST (+7.5) v. CENTRAL MICHIGAN (51 OVER / UNDER)
The chippewas have played a much tougher schedule than MD TN ST and it should benefit their explosive freshman QB. Central Michigan scores at will today.
mid tn st 17 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 31 UNDER
Wednesday 12/27
UCLA (-3) v. FLORIDA STATE (39 OVER / UNDER)
UCLA may have had the biggest win of the year in ending USC's title hopes and boy did they look good on Defense. The problem for the bruins is that FSU's defense is just as good if not better and FSU with Drew Weatherford has a better offense. UCLA is like a 1980's rock band that had a 1 hit wonder (USC).
I hate FSU but they will win.
ucla 17 FSU 23 OVER
Thursday 12/28
OKLAHOMA ST (-2) v. ALABAMA (51 OVER / UNDER)
Oklahoma St has a much much much better offense and the nation of alabama football is in a state of shock with no one wanting to coach down there. All the signs point to picking ok st but my mom got a tide pen in her stocking and I think santa was trying to tell me something. Roll Tide
ok state 23 ALABAMA 24 UNDER
KANSAS ST (+7) v. #20 RUTGERS (45 OVER / UNDER)
Rutgers will come out running and K st struggles against the run. It was a nice year for the scarlet knights and they will end it on a big win against a tough kst team.
k st 17 RUTGERS 27 UNDER
#19 TEXAS A&M (+4) v. #22 CALIFORNIA (53 OVER / UNDER)
texas a&m just crushed texas while Cal struggled against a one win stanford team. A&M is only 6 points away from being undefeated and are a very very good team.
TEXAS A&M 28 cal 21 UNDER
Saturday, December 23, 2006
NFL week 15
I'm trying something new and going to do my picks in order from least confident to most confident......good luck to all and MERRY CHRISTMAS
The pats are for real and Tom Brady is going to have a nice day passing against the Jags. My picks obviously have some bias i.e. eagles over the cowgirls but hey there are getting 7 so they can cover....... onto week(end) of week 15
15. EAGLES (+7) @ COWBOYS
I'm surprised we haven't heard a T.O. suicide attempt in dallas as he was left off the Pro Bowl roster. Hey T.O. that's what happens when you LEAD the league in dropped passes. He is like Adam Dunn hits a lot of homeruns but strikes out way too often. Jeff Garcia looks like he is back in San Fran and the eagles D is coming alive at the right time.
EAGLES 20 cowboys 17
14. JETS (+2.5) @ DOLPHINS
j-e-t-s jets jets jets will find a way to lose in Miami. The dolphins D is unbelievable, but they don't have an offense....what a boring xmas game.
JETS 16 dolphins 17
13. TITANS (+4.5) @ BILLS
The titans have put together a nice string of victories but I'm still not a believer but I do believe in the bills D and Lee Evans going deep. The titans will keep it close to cover but this time VY will not get it done.
TITANS 13 bills 17
12. CARDINALS (+4) 49ERS
Frank Gore has played beyond expectations and so has Matty Leinart. But even more impressively is how well the 49ers Defense has played throughout the year. The 49ers Alex Smith is getting better week by week and will hit Vernon Davis from 12 yards out with 19 seconds left to win this game.
CARDINALS 21 49ers 24
11. CHARGERS (-4.5) @ SEAHAWKS
Seahawks are doing their best to not make the playoffs but a miserable forecast in Seattle could be what the doctor ordered. They will do a lot of running in the 1st half to set up play action and attack a young chargers secondary. They won't lose at home as they will stack the line and hold LT to ONLY 118.
chargers 24 SEAHAWKS 27
10. BENGALS (+3) @ BRONCOS
Chalk me up as a non-J Cutler believer. I just don't see him being able to beat a Bengals team fighting for its playoff life. Unless of course the possible Palmer injuries are true then I would definitely take Denver but until then Bengals will roll into over and out of Denver.
BENGALS 27 broncos 16
9. SAINTS (+3) @ GIANTS
Not sure if anyone can figure out these giants other than they have had way too many injuries this year. And how bout the saints losing to the skins. hmm.. Eli plays like big bro in this one.
saints 20 GIANTS 31
8. RAVENS (+3.5) @ STEELERS (((I'LL BE AT THIS GAME)))
The steels got embarrassed in bmore, but have been on fire ever since. McNair is hurt and the ravens will have trouble running the ball with Polamalu coming back to help with the run. The steelers will win this game as they always split w/ the ravens and big ben will be protected (no more than 2 sacks).
ravens 13 STEELERS 20
7. PANTHERS (+6.5) @ FALCONS
The panthers v. dolphins in the superbowl? come on SportsIllustrated. I love their website but i stopped reading the magazine b/c of craziness like this. I at least had a team that will be in the playoff Colts v. Giants. Vick I hope you leave hot lanta so Matt Schaub can start. And weinke your not good.
panthers 17 FALCONS 24
6. BEARS (-5.5) @ LIONS
Rex has played better lately and the lions have a suspect pass Defense. I'm still baffled as to how Detroit's offense has played throughout the year but they will have to pass a lot and Chicago will light up Kitna like a christmas tree.
BEARS 27 lions 17
5. BUCCANEERS (+4) @ BROWNS
After this game bucs fans will be wondering why tim rattay didn't start sooner and will forget about chris simms. Rattay threw for 3 tds against da bears last week and we will see a glimpse of the old buc D against Jason Wright and Derek Anderson. Who are they you say. Cleveland's starting RB and QB.
BUCS 20 browns 10
4. COLTS (-9) @ TEXANS
The only bright spots for the Texans are Andre Johnson and Demeco Ryans. The colts have a bright spot in every position will be a good game for fantasy players with Colt players....look for Ricky Proehl to have a TD
COLTS 35 texans 13
3. PATRIOTS (+3.5) @ JAGUARS
Fred Taylor is out for the year and David Gerrard has seemed to be out for the year. Maurice Jones-Drew has been a stud but he is banged up as well. Tom Brady is newly single and will continue an impressive drive toward the playoffs and will clinch the AFC east.
PATS 20 jags 13
2. CHIEFS (-7) @ RAIDERS
F'ing NFL network. You make me go to a bar to watch the game which is a) too smoky and b) can get expensive. But thats ok since this will only be a game until LJ's second touchdown. The Raiders pass D is unbelievable but the chiefs don't pass they run and LJ will come close to 200 yards and 3 tds.
CHIEFS 28 radiers 13
1. REDSKINS (+2) @ RAMS
The rams are for real too bad they bad a lot of mediocre games in the middle of the season. Bulger - Jackson - Holt - Bruce are all offensive powerhouses and on the turf they shine. The skins played well against the saints but hey even a broken clock is right twice a day. 
skins 13 RAMS 34
Thursday, December 21, 2006
NFL Thursday Night Game
Tonight's game in the NFL features good ole Brett Favre v. Tarvaris Jackson at Lambeau Field.
hmmmm.........
this isn't a hard one to take.
VIKINGS (+3.5) @ PACKERS
Favre will be on fire. GO PACK.
minnesota 10 GREEN BAY 27
Bowl Game up until XMAS
part II of the bowl season will cover all games up til Xmas.
12/21/06
LAS VEGAS BOWL
OREGON (+3) v. #21 BYU O/U 62
The first good matchup of the bowl season. BYU is a better team. Jim McMahon would be proud.
oregon 24 BYU 31 UNDER
12/22/06
NEW ORLEANS BOWL
RICE (-4.5) v. TROY O/U 53
I've been going w/ Troy all year and since rice lost by 45 to FSU and Troy only lost by 7, i might as well stick with it.
rice 28 TROY 27 OVER
PAPA JOHNS BOWL
SOUTH FLORIDA (-5) v. ECU O/U 43
The pizza bowl, should be a competitive game but So. Fla. has a lot of talent and should beat the pirates.
SO FLA 27 ecu 17 OVER
12/23/06
NEW MEXICO BOWL
NEW MEXICO (-3.5) v. SAN JOSE STATE O/U 48.5
New Mexico has the advantage of playing at home but San Jose St is the cinderalla of 2006 (along w/ WF) so I'll go w/ Jeffrey Garcia's alma mater.
new mexico 14 SAN JOSE ST 28 UNDER
ARMED FORCES BOWL
TULSA (+1) v. UTAH O/U 49.5
These teams seem very similiar on paper but if you look who they actually plaeyd the Utes had a much tougher schedule and it will show.
tulsa 24 UTAH 34 OVER
12/24/06
HAWAII BOWL
ARIZONA STATE (+6.5) v. HAWAII O/U 73.5
The rainbows are at home and will be scoring at will. This is my pre xmas TOP PICK. Hawaii has too much fire power.
arizona state 27 HAWAII 45 UNDER
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Bowl Season Begins Tonight
POINT SET AHHH BOWL rankings for teams are MY RANKINGS
I just love the names of some of these bowl games----too bad they weren't sponsoring the playoffs which would be unbelievable. Division IAA (called something different now) just had a 32 team playoff system w/ no problems 2 teams play 15 games 4 play 14 8 play 13 16 play 12 and 32 play 11 ----- ITS DOABLE
anyway I'm just going to pick the first game for now but I will have a simulated 32 playoff system just for fun later on.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 7-5 (+12.5) @ #18 TCU 10-2 O/U 47
TCU is the better team which should be obvious by the records and spread, but after having a few weeks off its hard to tell how a team will come out and play. So. Ill likes to run run run w/ Garrett Wolfe but the Horned Frogs (great name) make their living stopping the run giving up only 60 some odd yards a game. TCU should win this one easily. Key word being should.
So. Ill 17 TCU 31 over 48
Saturday, December 16, 2006
the rest of week 15
no time for comments just going to give you the winners
Atlanta (+4)
Jets (+3.5)
Baltimoe (-12.5)
New England (-11)
Buffalo (-1)
Pitt (-2.5)
New Orleans (-10)
JACKSONVILLE (-3.5)
Chicago (-13.5)
Green Bay (-3.5)
ARIZONA (+3)
ST. LOUIS (+2.5)
Kansas City (+9)
Indy (-3)
Thursday, December 14, 2006
WEEK 15 - thursdays game only
Well I am going on about 5 hours sleep this week and my picks could get crazy
For now, I'm only picking the Thursday Night game will do the rest either later tonight or tomorrow due to time constraints.
49ERS (+10.5) @ SEATTLE
Both of these teams games they should have won last week, but Seattle is pretty much a sure thing at home against the niners, who always play them close but rarely ever win in Washington.
Look for Gore to get the ball often as Alex Smith as been struggling and Alexander will continue to progress as the Hawks head into the Playoffs.
49ers 17 Seahawks 23
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
NFL WEEK 14
WEEK 14 is upon us and I am smack dap in the middle of my finals so I'll get right to the picks
BROWNS (+7) @ PICKSBURG
The Steelers are without half of their team but with Derek Anderson starting for the Browns I don't see them hitting double digits and make Willie can get back on track for the Burgh.
Cleveland 9 STEELERS 24
BALTIMORE (+3) @ KANSAS CITY
If Kansas City can find some sort of defense then I think they will beat the Ravens. I don't know if they can stop anyone after their poor performance against Derek Anderson.
BALTIMORE 23 kansas city 17
ATLANTA (-3) @ TAMPA BAY
I now hate Tampa Bay, who the hell gets a field gaol with 10 seconds left so they don't get shutout. What they didn't want their feelings hurt by getting shut out 2 weeks in a row. They are horrible.
ATLANTA 28 tampa 0
MINNESOTA (+1.5) @ DETROIT top 3 pick
There is a good chance Tavaris Jackson will be making his first career start against the Lions, who look fairly good last week in New England. Thats enough for me
vikings 14 DETROIT 24
TENNESSEE (+1.5) @ HOUSTON
While I think the texans have better players David Carr only threw for 40 som odd yards agains the raiderzzz; however ron dayne looked good running the ball. I'll take the points and watch vince do his thing. Rod Bironas to hit a 66 yarder to win and set a new NFL record.
TITANS 20 texans 17
GIANTS (NO LINE) @ PANTHERS
It looks like Chris Weinke may get the call for the panthers and who knows maybe thats the spart they need but I'm going to stick with my Giants since I predicted an all Manning Super Bowl this year. come on Eli get your sh$t together.
GIANTS 27 panthers 13
INDIANAPOLIS (-2) @ JACKSONVILLE top 3 pick
Indy has lost 2 games this year and both times Petyon has played poorly. Peyton never plays bad back to back and look for them to go deep attacking the Jags aggressive secondary.
COLTS 27 jags 17
PHILADELPHIA (-2) @ WASHINGTON
I just don't think the combination of Jason "soup" Campbell and Ladell "I like big" Betts can overcome the savy veteran Garcia and Westbrook. And with every week, I'm still waiting for the Eagles defense to show up.
Eagles 17 skins 10
OAKLAND (+11) @ CINCY
Sorry you had to waste a good defense year Oakland, but your entire offense inlcuding your kicker is horrendous and Cinncy is must be butta cuz they are on a r-o-l-l.
oakland 9 CINNCY 31
NEW ENGLAND (-3.5) @ MIAMI top 3 pick
Miami blew their playoff hopes last week against the Jags and I think they will be dragging their feet in this game, while the Pats are still playing for home field advantage.
PATS 24 fins 17
GREEN BAY (+4.5) @ SANTA CLARA
I'm proud of the way the 49ers have played this year, the one thing w/ the pack attack is you never know when Favre and Green might show up and dominate. Too bad the Packers D is horrendous and Favre it's time to hang it up big guy.
packers 20 49ERS 27
SEATTLE (-3) @ ARIZONA
Call me crazy but right now Seattle is looking like the best in the NFC. Alexander and Hasselback should have a great game against the cards and seattle's secondary will step it up to cover boldin and fitz.
HAWKS 28 cards 20
BUFFALO (+4) @ JETS
JETS looked good at lambeau last week and I think they will continue their march this week.
BILLS 21 jets 24
DENVER (+7.5) @ CHARGERS
why did you bench Plummer for Cutler? I have no idea, yea jake is up and down but at this point in time he's your only hope.
denver 14 whale's vagina 24
N'OR LEANS (+6.5) @ COWGIRLS
Romo had a lot of bad passes last week, but he does remind somewhat of troy aikman who I did like (ain't nothing finer than a pipeliner---troy's dad was a pipeliner) anyway, the cowgirls are going to win this won a Martin field goal.
SAINTS 23 cowgirls 24
CHICAGO (-6.5) @ RAMS
I reallly wanna pick the upset but rams are just to inconsistent , well rex is too but at least they have a defense and devin hester.
bears 21 RAMS 17
Thursday, November 30, 2006
NFL WEEK 13
WEEK 13 IN THE NFL gets started early on thursday night with a chance for the Ravens to clinch the NFC North title and a spot in the playoffs. I hate the Ravens. Moving on, yes I am officially axing the Steelers from the playoffs and hoping we get a solid top 12 pick. Ben there's always next year.
Ok...lets just get to it.
Thursday November 30, 2006 ( I turn 24 today, thank you)
RAVENS (+3) @ BENGALS
It's my Birthday and there is no way God will ruin my day with a Ravens win. Come on Bungals. I like watching CJ play as he is entertaining. This is a good mid week matchup and the Bengals are on fire as are the Ravens. Should be a good one.
Ravens 17 Bengals 21
MINNESOTA (+9) @ DA BEARS
The bears played sloppy football last week and a trip home will be just what the doctor ordered. The vikings blew there chance to win in the Dome and will feel the wrath of Urlacher. Da Bears in a easy one.
Vikings 13 Bears 24
ARIZONA (+6.5) @ ST. LOUIS
All of a sudden Bulger cannot pass, not sure what is going on with that but I have a feeling things will change at home this week. Cards only ran the ball 6 times last week or something like that and Lion's Hart had over 400 yards passing. This should be a good offensive show with the Rams ending up on top.
Cards 20 Rams 31
INDY (-7.5) @ TITANS PICK OF THE WEEK
What a line. Colts by a touchdown and a 2 point conversion. They will cover that in every quarter of this game. I like this Game A LOT. Vince will struggle against the Colts secondary who gets Bob Sanders back.
Colts 35 Titans 14
SAN FRANCISCO (+7) @ SAINTS
If this game was in SF I would pick them to cover as their D is playing unbelievable but I don't think anyone can stop Mr. Brees at this moment in time with or without Marques Colston who may be back. My players of the year so far are Brees and Gore.
49ers 17 Saints 28
ATLANTA (+2) @ REDSKINS TOP 3 PICK OF THE WEEK
The skins in my opinion were lucky to win last week against the Panthers. The falcons are an up and down team and I think Vick will be looking to make up for his middle finger salute. It's good that they are on the road this week. But in any event Matt Schaub should be the Falcons QB. my prediction is he will be if mora ever leaves.
Falcons 24 Redskins 20
KANSAS CITY (-5) @ CLEVELAND TOP 3 PICK
Gotta love the Browns. Week in and week out you can count on them to not cover the spread and thats why I love this game again. A high powered offense should be even better this week with a healthy Gonzalez and Trent's 3rd game back. LJ 31 carries 187 yards 2 tds. thank you.
Chiefs 38 Browns 13
DETROIT (+13.5) @ NEW ENGLAND
NE beat the Bears but it was ugly. Detroit got killed by the Dolphins and that was ugly as well. I think they should throw to Roy Williams at least 20 times a game if they want a chance to win this year. I like the Lions team but obviously something needs to change.
Lions 17 New England 24
SAN DIEGO (-6) @ BUFFALO
This game just missed being one of my top picks as the chargers get Merriman and Castillo back on the defensive side of the ball and since LT is playing the offense will be just fine whether he is running passing or throwing the ball. I love you LJ but I wish I would have picked LT instead.
Chargers 28 Bills 16
JETS (-2) @ PACKERS
Come on Brett you should have won at Seattle but I do put a lot of that on the Coach with some horrible decisons he made in the 1st half. The jets are a better team this year but Brett will win one at lambeau this week.
Jets 20 Packers 21
JACKSONVILLE (PICK) @ MIAMI
I like the suit Del Rio but not Jacksonville on the Road. Just too inconsistent and Miami is my darkhorse to make playoffs even though Ronnie is hurt he wasn't doing much when he was healthy. Joey needs to protect the ball.
Jax 17 Dolphins 20
HOUSTON (+3) @ RAIDERS
The raiders should win this game but I'm sure they will find a way to lose. The Raiders D has played well all year and I think they will dissapoint this week unless they can get to Carr early and often he may have a 400 yard type game.
Texans 24 Raiders 16
TAMPA BAY (+7.5) @ STEELERS
Both teams got shutout last week.
TB 12 Steelers 20
DALLAS (-3.5) @ GIANTS
I think Dallas will represent the NFC in the super bowl, at least at this point in time but for whatever reason Eli has success against the boys. Giants in a nail biter.
Cowboys 23 Giants 24
SEATTLE (+3.5) @ DENVER
Yet another game that came close to my top 3 for the week. Does vegas really think that Cutler can beat the defending NFC championship team that has a healthy Alexander back? I don't.
Seattle 24 Broncos 20
CAROLINA (-3) @ EAGLES
The eagles are nothing without mcnabb. If Delhomme doesn't win this week then I think its about time the Panthers call Jake the Snake.
PANTHERS 31 Eagles 20
Monday, November 27, 2006
The Final Week (NCAA)
Well it's the final week of NCAA football at least until the Bowl Season Starts on December 20. There are only 13 games on the slate but there are some Biggies, 3 major conference championship games and a chance for USC to clinch a spot in the BS game (yes I am bitter)
I'll start with the Big 3 ----
BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
NEBRASKA (+3.5) v. OKLAHOMA
This should be a great game with a "trick-play" minded offense in Nebraska and a gritty Oklahoma team who has overcome a lot. I just think Oklahoma's D will be enough for the win.
Nebraska 20 Oklahoma 24
SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
ARKANSAS (+3) v. FLORIDA
I think Arkansas may be feeling bad for themselves after the loss last week to LSU, and Florida will be fired up knowing they still have a 10 % chance of being in the title game. I heard on PTI today how Florida doesn't run up the score like they use to and this hurts the Gators in the polls, Florida isn't the team they use to be in that they now rely more on their Defense, which is one of the best in the country.
Arkansas 17 Florida 28
ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
WAKE FOREST (+3) v. GEORGIA TECH
I don't know what to think of GT, they seem to never utilize their best player Calvin Johnson and there D goes from one of the best to mediocre every other week. Wake Forest was impressive in College Park last week and I think its their year
WF 24 GT 21
The rest of the games:
OHIO (+3) @ CENTRAL MICHIGAN - MAC CHAMPIONSHIP
I like Ohio in this game mainly because of how these two teams have been playing to end the year. Should be a close game.
Ohio 27 C. Mich 23
SO. MISS (+4.5) @ HOUSTON - CONFERENCE USA CHAMPIONSHIP
This is an interesting line as So Miss has already beat Houston 31-27 this year. I think So Miss could lose this game but I'll go Favre-style.
So. Miss 28 Houston 24
RUTGERS (+8) @ WVU TOP PICK
WVU averages over 300 yards rushing and only give up around 50 yards rushing a game, thats enough for me as Rutgers has no pass offense. WVU will dominate in Morgantown.
Rutgers 20 WVU 38
ARMY (+20.5) @ NAVY
Navy averages 333 yards rushing and army gives up a lot of yards rushing. Navy should have a field day.
Army 13 Navy 42
LA. TECH (+10) @ NEW MEXICO ST
both teams played well last week and I like la tech getting 10.
La Tech 27 NM St 24
STANFORD (+28) @ CALIFORNIA
Cal's offensive has been missing in the last few weeks and altough stanford is 1-10 they are a 'decent' team. Cal could cover but i'll take the 28.
Stanford 13 Cal 38
USC (+13.5) @ UCLA
This is my PLEASE GOD LET UCLA WIN game of the week. Can ucla win? yes they are playing well and are at home. USC however is on a roll and are poised to play Ohio St in the BS final game but you can be sure I'll be pulling for ucla.
USC 21 ucla 24
AIR FORCE (+17) @ TCU
AF runs and TCU stops the run we will see which one is better and I think TCU will have enough Fire Power to win by 20.
AF 17 TCU 37
FRESNO ST (+4) @ SAN JOSE ST
Fresno St went from the top to the bottom quickly and SJ St has had an impressive year.
Fresno State 20 San Jose St 31
UCONN (+27) @ LOUISVILLE
This is a big line and it should be as L'ville is an offensive powerhouse, however I don't think they will win by 27.
uconn 20 L'ville 42
COLORADO ST (-3) @ SD ST TOP PICK
The rams are having a down year but come on they are better than 3 points against Marshall's old team.
Col St 35 SD ST 14
OREGON ST (+7.5) @ HAWAII TOP PICK
Oregon st has played 2 teams similar to Hawaii and they lost 42-13 to boise state and 41-14 to Cal, how did they beat USC is the true question Hawaii will dominate.
Oregon State 24 Hawaii 45
LA MONROE (-3) @ LA LAFAYETTE
who cares.
monroe 23 lafayette 24
TROY (-12) @ FLA INT'L TOP PICK of the week
fla int'l may be one of the worst team ever at 0-11 they are averaging less than a TD a game. For the second week in a row Fla Int'l is involved in my Pick of the Week.
Troy 31 Fla Int'l 10
Sunday, November 26, 2006
NFL Playoff Prediction
AFC seeds
1. Indy 14-2
2. Patriots 12-4
3. Chargers 12-4
4. Ravens 11-5
5. Chiefs 10-6
6. Dolphins 9-7
1st round:
Chargers 24 Dolphins 13
Chiefs 21 Ravens 20
2nd Round
Indy 35 Chiefs 20
Chargers 27 Pats 21
AFC Championship
Colts 31 Chargers 24
NFC
1. Bears 13-3
2. Seahawks 10-6
3. Dallas 10-6
4. Saints 10-6
5. Panthers 9-7
6. Rams 9-7
1st Round:
Dallas 28 Rams 20
Saints 24 Panthers 17
2nd Round:
Saints 20 Bears 13
Cowboys 24 Seahawks 20
NFC Championship:
Cowboys 28 Saints 24
SUPER BOWL
Colts 31 Cowboys 24
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
NFL WEEK 12
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
NCAA Week 13 (saturday's games)
FOR TUESDAY'S, THURSDAY'S AND FRIDAY'S PICKS SEE PREVIOUS POST
SO. FLA. (+20.5) @ WVU
WVU has an unreal running game and they will run run run.
So Fla 13 WVU 35
KANSAS (+7) @ MISSOURI
Wow missouri really fell apart and Kansas has gotten good.
Kansas 27 Mizzou 23
UNC (-7) @ DUKE
Duke you SUCK, UNC is better in basketball and football.
UNC 24 Duke 10
FLORIDA (-9.5) @ FSU
Go Gators! they need an impressive win to stay in the BCS picture and they will do just that when they get 4 starters back this week.
Fla. 31 FSU 10
CINNCY (-3.5) @ UCONN
Cinncy took down the not so might rutgers, good enough for me.
Cinncy 27 uconn 17
VA (+17) @ VT
VT may have the best defense in the country. VA has a solid d but no o. Should be around 17 point spread though.
VA 10 VT 34
SO. CAROLINA (+5.5) @ CLEMSON TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
Spurrier is wanted by everyone, maybe he should get out now.
So. Carolina 17 Clemson 28
KENTUCKY (+19) @ TENNESSEE
Tennessee is a different team when Ainge is healthy they should dominate but its fun watching KY's QB.
Ky 13 Ten 38
MISS ST (+3) @ MISS
Should be a good game but the thing is no one outside of mississippi cares.
Mississippi State 21 Mississippi 27
SAN DIEGO ST (+10) @ NEW MEXICO TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
I reall like this game. New Mexico is tough.
SD St 17 New Mexico 42
OKLAHOMA (-6) @ OKLAHOMA ST TOP TEN PICK
Oklahoma has the best offensive line in the NCAA, they lose player after player yet get better and better. I'm on the "bandwagon" go sooners!
Oklahoma 31 Oklahoma State 23
NEW MEXICO ST (-6.5) @ UTAH STATE TOP TEN PICK
This is a big mismatch and New Mexico St will R-O-L-L.
NM ST 35 Utah St 14
BYU (-10.5) @ UTAH
For the people that don't know this should be a fun game to watch and a good one. I say we all should have multiple wives (or not)
BYU 35 Utah 24
L'VILLE (-11.5) @ PITT
Pitt you Stink. Show me what your working with Brian Brohm.
Lville 42 Pitt 21
GT (+2) @ GEORGIA
Calvin Johnson please play for the Steelers.
GT 24 Georgia 20
TROY STATE (+8.5) @ MID TEN ST
Troy State you are killing me. Mid Ten St leads the conference and you will see why.
Troy State 13 Mid Tn St 28
BOISE STATE (-3) @ NEVADA
Boise State could lose their 1st game this weekend, but I think their QB is just too good for the Wolfpack.
Bo St 35 Nevada 28
SAN JOSE STATE (-7) @ IDAHO
Ok.............
SJ St 31 Idaho 21
ARK STATE (+5) @ UL LAF
another one?....
Ark St 24 La Laf 21
AZ ST (+3.5) @ ARIZONA
Not sure what to think about this game other than Arizona snapped its fingers and got good somehow.
Az St 24 Arizona 28
ECU (+3) @ NC STATE
NC STATE has lost 150 games straight ok maybe 5 but still you get the point that they need a win.
ECU 17 NC St 28
TCU (-9.5) @ COLORADO STATE TOP TEN PICK
LT went to TCU. Bradlee Van Pelt went to Colorado State. Enough Said.
TCU 28 Colorado State 13
FLA INT (+5) @ FLA ATL love this game
Rarely does international win at anything and I live close to the Atlantic. Sorry about that Fla Atl is a much better team.
Fla Int 9 Fla Atl 28
NORTH TEXAS (+7) @ LA MONROE
I guess it was a man law to bet against the Mean Green but I can still pick them to lose right?
NT 20 La Mon 24
WAKE FOREST (+1) @ MARYLAND
Pitiful attempts last week by both teams. come on. This should be a good game and there is a lot on the line.
WF 21 MD 24
NOTRE DAME (+7) @ USC GAME OF THE WEEK PART 2
Dear Charlie, please stop eating cream cheese bagels you are fat. But he can coach.
ND 34 USC 24
MEMPHIS (+11.5) @ UTEP
UTEP is much better when I am using them in PS2, but Memphis hasn't won a game.
Memphis 17 UTEP 35
PURDUE (+17) @ HAWAII
I will be interested in seeing if the Big 10 Purdue can stop the Hawaii pass attack. Nothing says to me that they can but they are in the Big 10
Purdue 17 Hawaii 38
Monday, November 20, 2006
NCAA week 13 (tuesday and friday games)
I Feel like this week could be a Slam Dunk. I had fun picking all the games last week so lets do it again and Happy Thanksgiving to all 7 or so people that read this thing. I went a respectable 57% on picking the winners last week and this weeks goal is 64%, y 64%? y not.
I am extremely worried that Florida could lose to FSU, but I'm hopin Urban gets the offense in high gear. I hate Charlie Weiss, but I'm hoping ND can beat USC at the coliseum. Actually, I hope USC wins and then lose to UCLA, but enough of my hopes and dreams. Let's Get To It!
Picks are for Entertainment Only, but if you go to Vegas and use my picks good luck.
Tuesday November 21, 2006
BOWLING GREEN (+6) @ TOLEDO
This is a fairly even matchup with both teams coming in at 4-7. BG has lost 4 straight and hell why not make it 5. TOLEDO
BG 17 Toledo 27
Thursday November 23, 2006 TURKEY DAY
BOSTON COLLEGE (-4) @ MIAMI TOP 10 PICK
Convict U. lost to Virginia, geez o wheez what has happened to the U. Well, they suck thats what happened. BC is on the verge of winning the ACC (only becuase VT won't make it to the championship game) and I think they will handely beat the U.
BC 28 Miami 17
Friday November 24, 2006
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (-7.5) @ EASTERN MICHIGAN PICK OF THE WEEK
Well No. Ill. lost their starting qb last week but E. Mich does give up almost 200 yards rushing a game and Garret Wolfe averages around 160 a game. I like these stats a lot.
No. Ill 38 E. Mich 17
OHIO (-3) @ MIAMI (OHIO) TOP 10 PICK
This game baffles me, what is vegas thinking on these MAC spreads. Ohio is clearly the top of the mac and Miami is at the bottom. I feel like a kid in a candy store on allowance day.
Ohio 24 Miami 13
KENT STATE (+3.5) @ BALL STATE
I like the home team in this game they have a better offense.
Kent State 17 Ball State 28
TEXAS A&M (+13.5) @ TEXAS UPSET OF THE WEEK
The "x-factor" in this game is how healty is McCoy? And what was up with Texas' Defense in the Kansas State loss? Texas A&M has 3 losses by a total of 6 points. I like the Aggies in this one.
Texas A&M 31 Texas 28
CENTRAL MICHIGAN (-16.5) @ BUFFALO
Buffalo is obviously terrible but the question is will they lose by 16.5? I guess they will.
Central Mich 34 Buffalo 14
LSU (PICK) @ ARKANSAS GAME OF THE WEEK PART I
I think LSU has the better team in this game but I hope Arkansas pulls this one out. LSU has a stronger offense but tend to give the ball away. This should be a great game.
LSU 20 Arkansas 21
TULANE (+16.5) @ TULSA
Tulsa is a better team but have put together a string of losses while Tulane's D won them a 10-9 victory last week, I say take the points.
Tulane 20 Tulsa 30
WESTERN MICHIGAN (+2) @ AKRON
Western Michigan was one touchdown away from beating FSU last week and have played better than Akron this year (i feel like i'm taking too many away teams)
WM 24 Akron 10
COLORADO (+15) @ NEBRASKA
Nebraska will win this game but Colorado will keep it close.
Colorado 14 Nebraska 23
OREGON (+3) @ OREGON STATE
I really want to pick Oregon but Oregon State has been on fire and Oregon hasn't won at Org state in over 10 years.
Oregon 17 Oregon State 28
AIR FORCE (-10.5) @ UNLV
Unlv is a bad bad team. Air Force should 'cruise' to victory.
AF 31 Unlv 13
FRESNO STATE (-12) @ LOUISANA TECH TOP 10 PICK
La. Tech is an offensive cordinator's dream.
Fresno State 42 La Tech 17
REMATCH ? maybe
THERE IS NO REASON FOR A RE-MATCH
The score was 42-39. This game was supposed to be a match-up of 2 tough defenses. They didn't get the memo, as it was score after score.
Michigan had zero turnovers and Ohio State had 3 and yet Ohio State still won, winning the Big Ten and an automatic birth to the BCS game.
In my opinion a 1-loss Florida, Arkansas or USC deserves their shot at Ohio State before Michigan get another crack.
Why USC?
They have lost only once all year and that was to Oregon State. As of late they have been dominate. They beat Nebraska, possible Big 12 champ, killed Arkansas, possible SEC Champ, and other notable foes. Plus they still have a games against Notre Dame and UCLA.
Not USC!
They lost to Oregon State, out of all the 1 loss teams USC is the only team to get beat by a team not ranked in the top 20. Plus they had numerous close calls against lower Pac 10 teams, Arizona, Wash, Wash St. Furthermore, aren't you tired of seeing USC going for the title?
Why Arkansas?
They are the possible SEC champs, which is far and above the toughest conference from top to bottom this year. Their only loss to date was in their first game of the year. They are the "cinderalla team" this year in the NCAA coming out of nowhere to be in the top 5.
Not Arkansas!
They have only beat 2 ranked teams all year, Tennessee and Auburn, but they have a chance to beat two top 10 teams to end the year LSU and Florida. They got pounded by USC 50-14, do we really want a team that lost by 36 playing for the title?
Why Notre Dame?
Notre Dame fans are everywhere and every game is on tv and it would boost tv ratings. They only have one loss and that was a turnover ridden game against Michigan. They have a chance to show how good they are agianst USC at the Coliseum this saturday.
Not Notre Dame!
They got hammered at their own field 47-21 (again a 26 point loss in the final game?) Notre Dame only beat 1 team currently ranked in the top 25, Georgia Tech. And out of all the 1 loss teams in contention they have by far the worst defense.
Why Florida?
Possible SEC champs (toughest division this year). Florida has a charismatic Freshman in Tim Tebow that could possibley be an "x-factor" in the BCS game and have a wide fan base boosting tv ratings. Their only loss is to Auburn which involved a controversial call as Florida was drving for the win.
Not Florida!
Florida only has 2 wins over top 25 teams, but they still have Florida State and Arkansas. Florida has played some close games which voters are used to the fun and gun thrashings (which hurts them in the polls) but have given up only 12 touchdowns all year.
MY SOLUTION
ARKANSAS - their only way in is to beat LSU, Florida and have Notre Dame beat USC
Notre Dame - not gettting in, if they beat USC, Michigan or Florida or Arkansas will get in over them mainly because ND can't jump over Michigan because they got pounded by them.
Michigan - may get in no matter what but they are hoping for USC and Florida losses.
USC - beat Notre Dame and UCLA, hope for a Florida loss but may get in w/o a Florida loss
Florida - beat FSU / Arkansas (by 17 or more), hope USC losses or looks bad winning.
I think that if USC or FLORIDA or ARKANSAS wins out they should jump MICHIGAN, if all 3 lose then I am ok with a rematch.
I think the best matchup would be OHIO STATE V. FLORIDA. Florida has all kinds of speed on defense and would make a good match up for T. Smith. Ohio State D is better than Florida's O but as I said Tebow could be an "x-factor."
Either way I say we need a Playoff System.
IMAGINE
1. Ohio State
8. Boise State 1. Ohio State 38 - 17
4. USC
5. Notre Dame 5. Notre Dame 28 - 24 1. Ohio State 24 - 21
3. Florida
6. Arkansas 3. Florida 20-14 3. Florida 28 - 27
2. Michigan
7. West Virginia 7. WVU 31-27 3. Florida 27 - 17
I can see it now ----- yummy
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Thee NFL week 11
FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
OAKLAND (+9.5) @ KANSAS CITY
TOP 5 PICK OF THE WEEK
Randy Moss is seen here trying his best to catch the ball. Unfortunately he isn't "focused" enough to catch the ball.
The Raiders "D" is for real but the Offense is so horrible that it allows the other team to score 14 points.
Oakland 13 Chiefs 35
CINCINATTI (+3.5) @ NEW ORLEANS
Well I was right in predicting that ocho cinco would have a good game but what the heck happened to the Bungals D?
They should be ashamed of themselves.
The saints are licking their chops and unless the Bengals D steps it up they are in trouble.
I think turnovers will decide this game.
Bengals 27 Saints 30
PITTSBURGH (-3.5) @ CLEVELAND
TOP 5 PICK OF THE WEEK
YAY Pittsburgh finally won. Ben looked good and Fast Willie had 2 plus 70 yard runs.
I'm a little worried about my man T.P. (polamalu) who suffered his 6th concussion last week. Yeah I did say 6th. I think he should rest up for a week to make sure he doesn't do serious damage.
Anway I'm glad we have the 2 games left agains the Dawg Pound.
Steelers 28 Browns 13
TENNESSEE (+13) @ PHILADELPHIA
I think that Donovan is waving to his mom for a clip in an upcoming Soup Commercial.
At least the Eagles, my lock of last week, delivered for me in thrashing the hopeless Redskins.
Titans --> Blew IT
Eagles will Dominate this game.
Titans 14 Eagles 38
ATLANTA (+4) @ BALTIMORE
Ray Lewis is a scary man. By the way where was Ray Lewis when Joey Porter got shot? I'm not saying, i'm just saying (sorry Hummer)
Anyway I usually have an I HOPE pick each week and this is mine.
The Ravens who I think are not as good as the record shows is better than the Falcons.
Please Mike Vick run wild or do something I know you know that you are not a QB but pretend for a week. thanks.
Falcons 24 Ravens 20
ST. LOUIS (+6.5) @ CAROLINA
I'm not going to lie I'm picking Carolina. This means that the Rams are going to win. At least thats how it has worked for the past 10 weeks or so it seems.
Tory Holt and Steve Smith should give fans a fun show.
Rams 20 Carolina 30
BUFFALO (+2.5) @ HOUSTON
Buffalo almost pulled of the upset w/o Willis and Houston swept Jacksonville for the year. I have a feeling that Houston is going to be in the playoffs next year or the year after.
Andre Johnson is a constant in the Fantasy World this year unlike last. 9 catches 123 yards 2 tds
Buffalo 17 Houston 27
NEW ENGLAND (-6) @ GREEN BAY
I really don't know what to think about this game. Favre is streaky well I should say his O-line is streaky and the Pats have unanswered questiosn surrounding the status of Mr. Tom Brady.
I may change this pick but as of right now I think the Pats are in a free fall.
Pats 20 Packers 21
WASHINGTON (+3) @ TAMPA BAY TOP 5 PICK OF THE WEEK
The Bucs Defense looked good for most of the Monday night game.
The skins are "hurting" as Portis is out for the year and Jason Campbell makes his first career start on the road. I think we will see a lot of Betts / Duckett.
Washington 10 Bucs 20
CHICAGO (-7) @ N.Y. JETS
They jets looked good against the Pats and are playing well this year.
I'm not picking against the Bears in this game although I think the Jets could beat them.
Bears 24 Jets 16
MINNESOTA (+3.5) @ MIAMI TOP 5 PICK FOR THE WEEK
The Dolphins secret weapons can be seen below.
Joey H and Ronnie B are playing much better as of late and the Vikings always find a way to lose. I like Brad Johnson and all but he needs to go if the Vikes want to compete.
Vikings 13 Fins 23
DETROIT (+2.5) @ ARIZONA
2 Teams with a lot of offensive weapons that stink. Kitna is better than Leinart.
Lions 27 Cards 20
SEATTLE (-3.5)@ SAN Francisco
Frank Gore is an animal. Hopefully his head is ok to play this weekend.
Senecca Wallace had done a great job and the 49ers defense has been playing unbelievable.
GO niners!
Seattle 17 49ers 20
INDY (-1.5) @ DALLAS PICK OF THE WEEK
I can't believe some people are taking Tony Romo over Peyton Manning. Yeah I agree that Romo has looked good and I am impressed but come on. The colts will throw all over the cowboys. Roy williams cannot cover, great run defender but cannot cover.
INDY 34 Cowboys 17
SAN DIEGO (+2.5) @ DENVER
This game could decide the AFC West and when I think 2 teams are even I take the Home Team. The Broncos have a tough D that could slow down LT and Philip "a Rivers runs through it" needs to look away from Champ Bailey.
Jake will do enough to win.
Chargers 20 Broncos 27
N.Y. GIANTS (+3) @ JACKSONVILLE
Two teams playing Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. Jax lose 2 to Houston at least the Gmen played da bears. I still think the GMen are an elite team.
Giants 24 Jax 17
Monday, November 13, 2006
NCAA week 12 (every game)
What A WEEK for the "DOG"
I sometimes forget how much I love Football. Well this past week was crazy and no not because the Steelers actually won.
Upsets were rampant on Saturday and I'm sure we will see more this week.
Because the craziness I decided to be crazy and pick every football game being played this week. (Wish me luck) TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE OR PICK OF THE WEEK = 10 best "bets"
PICKS ARE FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
Tuesday Nov. 14
Ball State (+4.5) @ Toledo
Ball State gave Michigan a scare but are 3-7 on the year. Toledo 4-6, has won 2 straight and have been playing well. But Ball State did almost beat Michigan.
Ball State 21 Toledo 20
Wednesday Nov. 15
Miami (0h) (+4) @ Bowling Green
Miami only has 1 win but have 4 losses within 3 points. BG has lost 3 straight. Flip a coin.
Miami (OH) 27 Bowling Green 34
Thursday Nov. 16
Akron (+5) @ Ohio
Ohio is going to win the MAC, but I think this is a game they could lose. Akron is an up and down team and on a 2 game winning streak they played PSU tough and beat NC State earlies this year. Look for this game to be close.
Akron 20 Ohio 17
West Virginia (-12) @ Pitt
"Backyard Brawl" I would love to see Tyler Palko finally have a decent game and I think Pitt has a solid defense but they just aren't playing up to their ability as they lost to South Florida and Connecticut. Better luck next year Pitt.
WVU 35 Pitt 21
Friday Nov. 17
E. Michigan (+12.5) @ Kent State
E. Michigan is another 1 win team that usually keeps their games close while Kent State has been playing horrible as of late.
E. Michigan 17 Kent State 28
C. Michigan (-3.5) @ No. Illinois
This game will come down to whether or not the Chippewas can stop RB Garrett Wolfe and for whatever reason I think he will get around 200 yards.
C. Mich 24 No. Illionois 27
Saturday Nov. 18
Buffalo (+38) @ Wisconsin
Number of games Buffalo lost by 38 or more points 1. Number of games Wisconsin has won by 38 or more points 0.
Buffalo 7 Wisconsion 42
Connecticut (+1.5) @ Syracuse
10 years ago Syracuse would win this game by 35 or more but this isn't 10 years ago.
UCONN 31 Syracuse 20
Iowa (+3) @ Minnesota TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
What happened to IOWA this year? I like Drew Tate and I think he will have a field day in the Dome. I think this game will have a lot of points scored.
Iowa 42 Minnesota 28
Indiana (+10) @ Purdue
Indiana has lost 3 of their last 4 games by a combined 109 points.
Indiana 17 Purdue 35
NC State (-4) @ UNC TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
I expect this to be an offensive struggle with N.C. State getting the ball rolling in the 2nd half. UNC is terrible and Butch will have his work cut out for him.
N.C State 31 UNC 10
Oklahoma (-20.5) @ Baylor
20 is a lot of points but Oklahoma has a defense good enough to hold Baylor to 10 points so I'll continue to go with the Sooners.
Oklahoma 38 Baylor 10
Michigan St. (+17) @ Penn State
Ever since the ND debacle Mich St. has been on a downward roll and it will continue this week. I will be at this game watching the PSU defense dominate.
Michigan State 13 Penn State 31
Miami (-3) @ Virginia TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
It was nice watching Convicut U lose to Maryland. Miami is 5-5 but all 5 losses have been relatively close and all 5 losses were to teams ranked in the top 25 at the time they played them. Virginia has a good Defense but a lack luster Offense.
Convicts 27 Virginia 13
Maryland (+7) @ Boston College
I am getting use to seeing the above scene as MD continues to beat good team after good team. I will be surprised if they go to BC and win.
Maryland 20 BC 23
Temple (+32) @ Navy
The mid-shipmen will destroy Temple but by how much?
Temple 13 Navy 38
Tennessee (-8.5) @ Vanderbilt TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
Vandy is a decent team and play games relatively close however, Tennessee is looking to take their frustration out on someone and that will be Vandy.
Tennessee 31 Vandy 17
Mid Tn St (+15.5) @ South Carolina
Mid Ten is a good small school team but Spurrier will have the offense going after a near win at Florida.
Mid Tn St 10 S Carolina 34
Illinois (-2.5) @ Northwestern
This is a tough game to pick as Illinois has been played PSU, Ohio St and Wisconsin very close and you have NW who 2 weeks ago beat Iowa 21-7. I guess we I'll go with the home team.
Illinois 23 NW 24
La. Monroe (+19) @ Kentucky
Ky gives up a lot of points and scores a lot of points. I think their QB will have 5 TDS this game.
La Monroe 17 Kentucky 42
Duke (+27) @ Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech should easily cover this spread but for whatever reason they sparcely use Calvin Johnson. They only scored 7 against UNC.
Duke 10 Georgia Tech 35
Western Michigan (+16) @ Florida State TOP 10 PICK OF THE WEEK
Western Michigan is a decent team but FSU was embarassed last week and will be looking to punish someone.
West. Mich 10 FSU 38
Missouri (-14.5) @ Iowa State
2 teams that have lost 7 of their last 8 games. Chase Daniels will get back on track against the Cyclones.
Missouri 31 Iowa State 14
Houston (-16.5) @ Memphis
This game pits the best and the worst of Conference USA and I think they are seperated by more than 16.5 points. Houston's QB will be drafted in the first 3 rounds of the draft and he will show you why.
Houston 45 Memphis 17
Oklahoma State (+6) @ Texas Tech
These two teams score and score and score. I'll go with the home team.
Oklahoma State 34 Texas Tech 42
Army (+32) @ Notre Dame
32 points is a lot and Notre Dame will probably cover but I'm going to take the points.
Army 13 Notre Dame 42
Arkansas (-14.5) @ Mississppi State
I don't know why but I really want to pick Mississsippi State to win this game. Arkansas has played unbelievable lately but got crushed earlier in the year and beat vandy by 2 and alabama by 1 while Mississippi State is coming off a win at Alabama.
Arkansas 27 Mississippi State 17
Utah State (+37.5) @ Boise State
Utah State 12 touchdowns scored 43 given up. Boise State 47 touchdowns scored 20 given up.
HMMMM.....
Utah State 7 Boise State 56
ECU (-2.5) @ Rice
Both teams are on a 4 game win streak but ECU has a much better defense so I'm going with the D.
ECU 24 Rice 20
Tulsa (-6.5) @ SMU
Tulsa has played well all year until Rice put up 41 last week. But things happen.
Tulsa 38 SMU 28
Michigan (+7) @ Ohio St. THE BCS SEMI-FINAL GAME
Chad Henne, Mario Manningham, Steve Breaston, Mike Hart (4) against........
Troy Smith, Ted Ginn Jr., Antonio Pittman (3)
According to my math 4 v. 3 in favor of Michigan but then I guess you can add 1 for Home Field Advantage which makes it 4-4
Ohio State probably will win this game but for whatever reason, call it a gut feeling, I'm going with Michigan.
Michigan 24 Ohio State 17
Oregon St (-14.5) @ Stanford
Oregon St was chugging along with a 4 game win streak w/ wins over USC and Arizona then UCLA pounded them and Stanford won for the 1st time in 10 tries last week.
Oregon St 34 Stanford 17
Auburn (-3) @ Alabama TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
I think this will be a tough battle between the two teams with Auburn scoring a late Touchdown.
Auburn 24 Alabama 13
Arizona (+13) @ Oregon
Oregon hasn't been the same team with Brady Leaf at the helm and Arizona is coming off a great win but lets not forget they had 4 turnovers given to them by Cal.
Arizona 20 Oregon 27
Kansas St (+2) @ Kansas TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
Thank you Kansas State for beating Texas. How can I go against them? I can't
KST. 30 Kansas 23
New Mexico (+26.5) @ BYU
BYU scores a lot of points but New Mexico has not lost by 24 or more all year. There is a 1st for everything.
New Mexico 17 BYU 45
San Diego St (+17.5) @ TCU
TCU is a much better team I don't see them scoring a lot of points but the ? is whether SDST will score any points.
SDST 9 TCU 31
Wyoming (-10.5) @ UNLV TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
how many 1-9 teams are there? Add UNLV to that list.
Wyoming 31 Unlv 13
UTEP (+3) @ Marshall
Jordan Palmer, carson's bro, holds a special place in my heart.
UTEP 27 Marshall 21
Idaho (+10) @ Fresno State TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
Both of these teams like to give up a lot of points.
Idaho 24 Fresno 38
Washington (+8.5) @ Washington State
both of these teams have fallen apart. it's almost sad
Wash 23 Wash St 34
Virginia Tech (-2) @ Wake Forest 
WF is having their best year ever. VT has being playing well as of late. VT's defense is giving up around 7 points per game. I think WF's dream season ends here.
Virginia Tech 21
Wake Forest 17
Arkansas St (+8) @ Troy St TOP 10 GAME TO TAKE
All of those tough teams Troy St plays has been paying off when they take on less formidable foes such as the Indians. Look for this to be a laugher.
Arkansas St. 10 Troy 30
Florida Atlantic (+5) @ North Texas
Is it a man law that you must not bet against the Mean Green? I hope not.
Florida Atlantic 24 North Texas 13
So Fla (+17) @ Louisville
So Fla is a defense team with a good defense. Louisville is coming off a stunning loss and I'm not sure how they will play in this game. I'm taking SF but only by the half point.
South Florida 17 Louisville 33
Utah (-1) @ Air Force
Does anyone else remember Beau Morgan. I loved that guy. Anyway, Utah should win this game.
Utah 28 Air Force 20
Rutgers (-7) @ Cinncy
This is a game Rutgers could lose if they aren't careful. But I am on the Rutgers / Ray Rice bandwagon.
Rutgers 27 Cinncy 17
Mississippi (+27.5) @ LSU
27.5 is a big margin. Miss is not a good team but they ain't that bad.
Mississippi 13 LSU 35
UAB (+14.5) @ Southern Miss
UAB has 4 losses in a row. This is not the Blazers year. Brett Favre will be happy.
UAB 13 So Miss 31
Nevada (-20) @ La Tech
la tech has given up 44 or more points in 6 games. Nevada has scored over 40 in there last 3 games. 1 thing is sure and thats Nevada will score over 40.
Nevada 49 La Tech 17
Cal (+6) @ USC
Freakin USC. I do not want to see them in the title game. If the real Nate Longshore stands up Cal will win this game, that is if their defense can stop USC.
Cal 34 USC 31
UCLA (+4) @ Arizona St
The pac 10 "anything can happen" I'm keeping this one high scoring and close
UCLA 34 Arizona St 35
San Jose St. (+24) @ Hawaii
The islanders, in their 10 games have scored under 40 only 2 and above 60 4 times. San Jose st showed that they can slow down a good offense last week against Boise State. But I say that was a fluke.
San Jose 21 Hawaii 49