Yeah, I let my personal feeling influence the Gophs and the ND picks. How many times this decade has ND lost by less than 17 to USC? Once? This year's Irish team definitely ranks among the worst of all of them, too. I listened to a radio program about Weis' \"accomplishments\" at ND, really he has none. The commentators said the Weis contract was the worst and most underserved extension in the history of sports. I really can't argue...After 9 games he gets a 10 year extension??? WHAT?

Anyway, on to this week's games...

Thursday:

#2 BC at #8 VT (-3)
BC just isn't that good plus this games in Blacksburg, I'm picking VT to cover. Error on the side of talent I suppose.

Boise State at Fresno State (+3)
Go Broncos!!

#7 West Virginia at Rutgers (+6)
Rutgers is coming off an emotional win against USF, so this might be a letdown game for them.

#12 USC at #5 Oregon (-3)
I'm going to do my best Colin Cowherd impression here. I have to listen to him on ESPN radio on my way to work sometimes. He's terrible.

\"Oregon?!?! I just don't get it? Oregon?!? Oregon??!? Why are people talking about Oregon? Wha Wha wah wah?!? Oregon? What, I mean I'm suppose to pick a team mascot named Donald (or some other incredibly lame joke)? I don't get it??! What, what, I just don't get.\"

See, now I've wasted 30 seconds of your life while making no insightful comments whatsoever. I hate you Colin.

#10 South Florida at #23 Connecticut (+4.5)
Maybe if this was Basketball I'd pick UConn. I'm not sold on USF but I think they can handle UConn by 5.

South Carolina at Tennessee (-3)
Spurriers pretty good as a dog...

#11 Florida at #18 Georgia (+8)
I don't imagine this game will be a blowout

Nebraska at #19 Texas (-20.5)
No faith in Texas...

#1 Ohio State at #25 Penn State (+4)
I really really really really hope PSU can win...I just don't think it's realistic

#21 Cal at #4 Arizona State (-3)
Not a believer in ASU....yet.

Minnesota at #20 Michigan(-23.5)
Go Goldy!! Don't cover the spread!!

Whatever you do, DON'T pick Minnesota to cover. We are freakin god-awful.

College Wolf wrote:
I learned my lesson!! Did you see the BC vs VT game?!!? WOW. CRAZY!!! VT is up 10 with 2:11 left in the 4th and BC scores twice!! TWICE!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

College Wolf wrote:
Dude, it's pretty much like stealing money at this point.

Anthony wrote:

Between betting against the Gophers and then on the Colts and Patriots... it's really not fair to the bookies.

Thursday:

#2 BC 14 at #8 VT 10 (-3) LOSS
14 points in the final 2:11...I just don't know what to say.

Boise State 34 at Fresno State 21 (+3) WIN
Go Broncos!!

#7 West Virginia 31 at Rutgers 3 (+6) WIN
WOW. WV pawned Rutgers, hahaha!!

#12 USC 17 at #5 Oregon 24 (-3) LOSS
If they were to play this game all over again, with the same line, I'd still take USC.

#10 South Florida 15 at #23 Connecticut 22 (+4.5) LOSS
USF is finally reverting playing at a normal level. Doh!

South Carolina 24 at Tennessee 27 (-3) TIE
SC should've won this game. Gave up a late 48 yard game tying FG and then losing in OT.

#11 Florida 30 at #18 Georgia 42 (+8) WIN
WOW!

Nebraska 25 at #19 Texas 28 (-20.5) WIN
Nebraska almost won this game...Texas fans should be ashamed.

#1 Ohio State 37 at #25 Penn State 17 (+4) WIN
Looks like JoPA buying Pizza for the students waiting in line for tickets didn't help his team win this football game...

#21 Cal 20 at #4 Arizona State 31 (-3) LOSS
Time to repent!

Minnesota 10 at #20 Michigan 34(-23.5) WIN
WHEW!! Mich covered by .5!

This Week: 2-5-2
Overall: 33-39-5

I know, CRAZY!!

Nicely done... two good weeks in a row. I was really pulling for the Gophers to lose by enough to NOT cover. They are so bad they don't deserve to screw over bettors while they are at it.

Wisc at Ohio State (-16)

Nebraska at Kansas (-20)

Navy at Notre Dame (-3)

Michigan at Michigan State (+4)

LSU at Alabama (+7)

Missouri at Colorado (+4)

South Carolina at Arkansas (-5.5)

Illinois at Minny (+12)

Arizona State at Oregon (-8.5)

Wisc at Ohio State (-16)
Hill is a game time decision, which is why the line is so high. I can't imagine he would miss a game of this magnitude, no true competitor would...however, if he does play, who knows how effective he'll be. The Ohio State offense had a good game last week, which is precisely why I'm predicting Wisc to cover this week. I have no faith in OSU's O having two consecutive good weeks.

Nebraska at Kansas (-20)
Kansas has not blown out anyone in the Big 12 this year, why should I believe they'll do it to Nebraska? Starting QB Sam Keller is out for the Huskers, but this line is too high for me to pick the Jayhawks.

Navy at Notre Dame (-3)
I have to pick ND. I just do. Navy has not won this matchup in 40-some years, I can't predict them to win this game. But I'm really scared...

Michigan at Michigan State (+4)
I'm really tempted to pick MSU here...but I just can't. Even with all Michigan's injuries...

LSU at Alabama (+7)
LInes too high...

Missouri at Colorado (+4)
Lines too low

South Carolina at Arkansas (-5.5)
Go Gamecocks

Illinois at Minny (+12)
Don't cover don't cover don't cover...

Arizona State at Oregon (-8.5)[/quote]
I was gonna pick oregon, but I just read my picks for last week and have to go with ASU and 8.5

For the record, I'm picking Illinois...

2-5-2 Ouch, tough week!

I cannot believe ND LOST to Navy!!! Wow... 43 years. I never thought they would lose. I can believe the Gophers got blown out again. They blow.

On a side note, you had to games that the odds makers predicted correctly... that's freakin insane how close they are. I have no idea how they do it. It's mind boggling.

Life goes on...

Last Week: 2-5-2
Overall:33-39-5


Games:

Michigan at Wisconsin (+3)
Minnesota at Iowa (-14.5)
Arkansas at Tennessee (+0)
Air Force at Notre Dame (+2.5)
Auburn at UGA (+1.5)
Illinois at Ohio State (-15)
Texas Tech at Texas (-6)
Florida State at Virginia Tech (-7)
Florida at South Carolina (+7)
USC at California (+4)
Boston College at Maryland (+6.5)

Michigan at Wisconsin (+3)
Wisconsin is without PJ Hill. I don't see how they'll score points the only hope is to stop Michigan on Defense.

Minnesota at Iowa (-14.5)
I learned my lesson...never bet on the Gophs.

Arkansas at Tennessee (+0)
Only because they're playing at home...

Air Force at Notre Dame (+2.5)
Go Irish!! I guess I can't stop being a homer...

Auburn at UGA (+1.5)
Auburn has a more talented D.

Illinois at Ohio State (-15)
Still no faith in OSU

Texas Tech at Texas (-6)
Just cuz I'm going to the game...

Florida State at Virginia Tech (-7)
If Florida State can limit turnovers and special team play, they can easily cover the spread if not win the game.

Florida at South Carolina (+7)
Florida is 1-10 ATS as a Road fav

USC at California (+4)
Going with overall talent

Boston College at Maryland (+6.5)