College Football Top10
1. Ohio State
2. Boston College
3. LSU
4. West Virginia
5. Oregon
6. Oklahoma
7. Arizona State
8. Kansas
9. Michigan
10. Texas
NFL Power Rankings
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Dallas
4. San Diego
5. NY Giants
6. Pittsburgh
7. Tennessee
8. Green Bay
9. Detroit
10. Baltimore
Underrated : San Diego Chargers,Indianapolis Colts ,Michigan, Oregon
Overrated: Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Arizona State, Ohio State
Projected BCS Championship Game: LSU vs. Boston College
Projected Super Bowl: New England vs. Dallas
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Broken Man Rule
I was cruising around myspace today and I found this posted by a dude who is dating a much younger girl, that I know. I'm not gonna name names or anything, but seriously you should have your man card taken away permanently. Wait a minute, if you have a man card, it is obviously a stolen one. It read:
"You know you are truly in love when a simple touch or look brings a feeling of utter happiness over you!"
What a freaking joke.
I will quote Mike Gundy now.
"I'm a man. I'm forty."
"You know you are truly in love when a simple touch or look brings a feeling of utter happiness over you!"
What a freaking joke.
I will quote Mike Gundy now.
"I'm a man. I'm forty."
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Week 8
Wow. That was just flat out terrible last week. Ya know when a coach goes into a big game, and his team is completely destroyed, and after the game in the interview he tells the media how he it was all his fault and he didn't prepare his team well enough, and that it's "on the coaching staff". Well, I'm not going to take that approach. I'm just going to act like Mack Brown after the fifth consecutive loss to Oklahoma and stare off into space as though I am searching for the right things to say. I got wiped smooth out last week. Those picks were trash, and I am going to be the first person to admit it. So this week, I am going to throw in some bonus picks, mainly because there are so many great college football games out there. Hopefully things will get better.
2007 Record so far: 19-27-1 ATS, 25-23 SU
I'm embarrassed!!!!!
COLLEGE
Thursday Night Special
Virginia Tech (-3) vs. Boston College
I gotta be honest I don't know much about Boston College, except for what I have heard about them. What I know is that they have a beast of a defensive line, and that makes their defense really good. I know that their quarterback is solid, and doesn't turn the ball over much. I think that they have so much going right for them this year. They have an incredibly easy schedule and a chance to run the table and end up in the BCS Championship Game. I also know that VaTech struggles offensively as proven when they traveled to Baton Rouge earlier. When it is a game where you have one team that struggles offensively, and one team that dominates with their defense, you go with the defense. Boston College is the right move here. BC 23 VaTech 14 WINNER
Oregon (-3) vs. USC
This game is at Autzen and USC has proven to struggle on the road a bit since Bush, Leinart and Palmer have all moved on. I think Oregon is one of the top teams in the country. They have already beaten Michigan at home, and while that doesn't seem like much, it was against a big named team on their soil. I think Oregon comes out with a lot to prove, and steps up defensively and creates a few turnovers to swing this one their way. Oregon at home is a good play. Oregon 35 USC 31 WINNER
Ohio State (-4) at Penn State
JoPa as a home dog? I love it. I think Ohio State is overrated. I think they lose this one and at least one more. No one has been able to hang on to that number 1 spot all year, so what makes you think they will this time? Penn State is a good team, and they will get a huge boost playing at home against the number one team in the nation. I love Penn State here with the outright winner. Penn State 23 Ohio State 17 LOSER
Arizona State (-3) vs. California
California has been a huge disappointment since getting to number two. I think this is where they let out a little bit of their anger. That with the fact that Arizona State is a little overrated right now. They haven't played anyone yet this year, while Cal has had its share of tough games. Cal might get out in front and run away with this one. Cal is another outright winner.
California 34 Arizona State 21 LOSER
NFL
Cleveland (-3) at St. Louis
I have picked them for three weeks straight. I still think that St. Louis is going to win a game this year, and I guess what better week to pick them than when they are at home with Bulger and Steven Jackson back. Take St. Louis in this one. St. Louis 31 Cleveland 30 LOSER
Chicago (-5) vs. Detroit
Chicago surprised me last week by going on the road and beating Philly. These guys are an enigma this year. They have a lot to play for, but their defense is getting torched and I hate a team that can't stop another teams run defense. This is a total toss-up game, so I think the best bet here is to take the points. Detroit plus the points is a decent play. Chicago 24 Detroit 21 WINNER
Indianapolis (-7) at Carolina
This is a very intriguing game to me. I love games like this because, you can usually depend on the team that is going into a big game the next week will have a little case of looking ahead. Will the Colts look ahead to the following week were they, as coach Dungy says, get to play "that other team". Do the Colts get caught in that trap? If Delhomme were playing and he was healthy, or maybe even if Vinny were playing I would like Carolina. But not with David Carr. He is a bust. Gimme the Colts, but I'm a little shaky on this one. Indianapolis 21 Carolina 13 WINNER
NY Giants (-9.5) vs. Miami at Wembley Stadium, London
My first question here is, why do we send our worst team overseas to try and gain fans of the NFL? Why not send a better match up. I realize this game was set at the first of the year, but didn't you have a slight hint that Miami wouldn't be good? I like to think that the NFL would like this game to be a good one, so take Miami and all those points. NY Giants 14 Miami 7 WINNER
Tennessee (-9) vs. Oakland
I really thought that Tennessee was a good team in this league. I do have a lot of man love for Vince Young, but I still think Tennessee is good. Oakland was playing well for a bit, but they have been down the last two weeks. I am a bit surprised that Tennessee is favored by this much. When its high, go higher. Gimme VY and the Titans. Tennessee 28 Oakland 10 LOSER
Philadelphia (-1) at Minnesota
Minnesota has no QB, so I guess that is why Philly gets the edge. I can see defenses starting to get really amped up to shut down a rookie running back that is shredding defenses. Philly will play mad and shut down Peterson, and pull this one out late. Philadelphia 17 Minnesota 14 WINNER
Pittsburgh (-3) at Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is good, they just haven't really proved it yet on the road. They lost at Denver and Arizona, so it scares me a bit that they are going to Cincinnati. I still think they are the better team, and it seems like Cincinnati is just waiting to implode. Give me Pittsburgh here. Pittsburgh 27 Cincinnati 21 WINNER
NY Jets (-3) vs. Buffalo
Well Buffalo got em the first time they played, but I think it is different in this one. Mangini is sticking with Pennington, and Pennington has shown in the past that he rewards the loyalty. They might be coming around a bit, as they nearly won at Cincinnati last week. Say it with me people J-E-T-S........Jets, Jets, Jets!!!!! NY Jets 13 Buffalo 6 LOSER
San Diego (-10) vs. Houston (location TBD)
San Diego is really coming on strong. Houston started out hot and really gave Tennessee a battle last week, but that loss might have taken the wind out of their sails for good. San Diego in a blowout. San Diego 28 Houston 3 WINNER
Tampa Bay (-4) vs Jacksonville
Some would say that Jacksonville will play mad after getting embarrassed by the Colts on Monday night, and others might tell ya that Indy exposed some great weaknesses. Jacksonville has a way of bouncing back every week and staying in the hunt. I think their coach, Jack Del Rio instills that in them. Take Jacksonville here in a close one. Jacksonville 21 Tampa Bay 16 WINNER
New Orleans (-3) at San Francisco
The Saints are finding their stride finally and they aren't out of it as far as their conference goes. Look for them to finish really strong and not lose many games from here on out. New Orleans will make Alex Smith wish he didn't come back this week. New Orleans 31 San Francisco 24 WINNER
New England (-16.5) vs. Washington
I think this spread motivates the Redskins a little. It's not like the Skins are a slouch. They are 4-2 and playing good ball. I don't think that New England will get caught looking ahead, I just don't think they win this game by that much. Take Washington and a stupid amount of points. New England 30 Washington 17 LOSER
Denver (-3) vs. Green Bay
A Monday Night game in Denver, and they are still playing baseball? What a weird deal this is. Has anyone noticed how Favre has struggled in night games lately? His last decent game on national television was the one the night after his dad died. I don't know why that is, it may be because he tries to make too much happen now. I like Denver here. Denver 24 Green Bay 13 LOSER
Hopefully I can bounce back and have a decent week. Enjoy and remember that these are only suggestions, don't treat me as though I am some sort of a guru. I'm just an average everyday fan.
10-7 ATS,11-6 SU
Not bad, but we are trying to get to that eleven win mark. Maybe next week.
2007 Record so far: 19-27-1 ATS, 25-23 SU
I'm embarrassed!!!!!
COLLEGE
Thursday Night Special
Virginia Tech (-3) vs. Boston College
I gotta be honest I don't know much about Boston College, except for what I have heard about them. What I know is that they have a beast of a defensive line, and that makes their defense really good. I know that their quarterback is solid, and doesn't turn the ball over much. I think that they have so much going right for them this year. They have an incredibly easy schedule and a chance to run the table and end up in the BCS Championship Game. I also know that VaTech struggles offensively as proven when they traveled to Baton Rouge earlier. When it is a game where you have one team that struggles offensively, and one team that dominates with their defense, you go with the defense. Boston College is the right move here. BC 23 VaTech 14 WINNER
Oregon (-3) vs. USC
This game is at Autzen and USC has proven to struggle on the road a bit since Bush, Leinart and Palmer have all moved on. I think Oregon is one of the top teams in the country. They have already beaten Michigan at home, and while that doesn't seem like much, it was against a big named team on their soil. I think Oregon comes out with a lot to prove, and steps up defensively and creates a few turnovers to swing this one their way. Oregon at home is a good play. Oregon 35 USC 31 WINNER
Ohio State (-4) at Penn State
JoPa as a home dog? I love it. I think Ohio State is overrated. I think they lose this one and at least one more. No one has been able to hang on to that number 1 spot all year, so what makes you think they will this time? Penn State is a good team, and they will get a huge boost playing at home against the number one team in the nation. I love Penn State here with the outright winner. Penn State 23 Ohio State 17 LOSER
Arizona State (-3) vs. California
California has been a huge disappointment since getting to number two. I think this is where they let out a little bit of their anger. That with the fact that Arizona State is a little overrated right now. They haven't played anyone yet this year, while Cal has had its share of tough games. Cal might get out in front and run away with this one. Cal is another outright winner.
California 34 Arizona State 21 LOSER
NFL
Cleveland (-3) at St. Louis
I have picked them for three weeks straight. I still think that St. Louis is going to win a game this year, and I guess what better week to pick them than when they are at home with Bulger and Steven Jackson back. Take St. Louis in this one. St. Louis 31 Cleveland 30 LOSER
Chicago (-5) vs. Detroit
Chicago surprised me last week by going on the road and beating Philly. These guys are an enigma this year. They have a lot to play for, but their defense is getting torched and I hate a team that can't stop another teams run defense. This is a total toss-up game, so I think the best bet here is to take the points. Detroit plus the points is a decent play. Chicago 24 Detroit 21 WINNER
Indianapolis (-7) at Carolina
This is a very intriguing game to me. I love games like this because, you can usually depend on the team that is going into a big game the next week will have a little case of looking ahead. Will the Colts look ahead to the following week were they, as coach Dungy says, get to play "that other team". Do the Colts get caught in that trap? If Delhomme were playing and he was healthy, or maybe even if Vinny were playing I would like Carolina. But not with David Carr. He is a bust. Gimme the Colts, but I'm a little shaky on this one. Indianapolis 21 Carolina 13 WINNER
NY Giants (-9.5) vs. Miami at Wembley Stadium, London
My first question here is, why do we send our worst team overseas to try and gain fans of the NFL? Why not send a better match up. I realize this game was set at the first of the year, but didn't you have a slight hint that Miami wouldn't be good? I like to think that the NFL would like this game to be a good one, so take Miami and all those points. NY Giants 14 Miami 7 WINNER
Tennessee (-9) vs. Oakland
I really thought that Tennessee was a good team in this league. I do have a lot of man love for Vince Young, but I still think Tennessee is good. Oakland was playing well for a bit, but they have been down the last two weeks. I am a bit surprised that Tennessee is favored by this much. When its high, go higher. Gimme VY and the Titans. Tennessee 28 Oakland 10 LOSER
Philadelphia (-1) at Minnesota
Minnesota has no QB, so I guess that is why Philly gets the edge. I can see defenses starting to get really amped up to shut down a rookie running back that is shredding defenses. Philly will play mad and shut down Peterson, and pull this one out late. Philadelphia 17 Minnesota 14 WINNER
Pittsburgh (-3) at Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is good, they just haven't really proved it yet on the road. They lost at Denver and Arizona, so it scares me a bit that they are going to Cincinnati. I still think they are the better team, and it seems like Cincinnati is just waiting to implode. Give me Pittsburgh here. Pittsburgh 27 Cincinnati 21 WINNER
NY Jets (-3) vs. Buffalo
Well Buffalo got em the first time they played, but I think it is different in this one. Mangini is sticking with Pennington, and Pennington has shown in the past that he rewards the loyalty. They might be coming around a bit, as they nearly won at Cincinnati last week. Say it with me people J-E-T-S........Jets, Jets, Jets!!!!! NY Jets 13 Buffalo 6 LOSER
San Diego (-10) vs. Houston (location TBD)
San Diego is really coming on strong. Houston started out hot and really gave Tennessee a battle last week, but that loss might have taken the wind out of their sails for good. San Diego in a blowout. San Diego 28 Houston 3 WINNER
Tampa Bay (-4) vs Jacksonville
Some would say that Jacksonville will play mad after getting embarrassed by the Colts on Monday night, and others might tell ya that Indy exposed some great weaknesses. Jacksonville has a way of bouncing back every week and staying in the hunt. I think their coach, Jack Del Rio instills that in them. Take Jacksonville here in a close one. Jacksonville 21 Tampa Bay 16 WINNER
New Orleans (-3) at San Francisco
The Saints are finding their stride finally and they aren't out of it as far as their conference goes. Look for them to finish really strong and not lose many games from here on out. New Orleans will make Alex Smith wish he didn't come back this week. New Orleans 31 San Francisco 24 WINNER
New England (-16.5) vs. Washington
I think this spread motivates the Redskins a little. It's not like the Skins are a slouch. They are 4-2 and playing good ball. I don't think that New England will get caught looking ahead, I just don't think they win this game by that much. Take Washington and a stupid amount of points. New England 30 Washington 17 LOSER
Denver (-3) vs. Green Bay
A Monday Night game in Denver, and they are still playing baseball? What a weird deal this is. Has anyone noticed how Favre has struggled in night games lately? His last decent game on national television was the one the night after his dad died. I don't know why that is, it may be because he tries to make too much happen now. I like Denver here. Denver 24 Green Bay 13 LOSER
Hopefully I can bounce back and have a decent week. Enjoy and remember that these are only suggestions, don't treat me as though I am some sort of a guru. I'm just an average everyday fan.
10-7 ATS,11-6 SU
Not bad, but we are trying to get to that eleven win mark. Maybe next week.
Week 8 Rankings
College Football Top10
1. Ohio State
2. Boston College
3. LSU
4. Florida
5. West Virginia
6. Oklahoma
7. Oregon
8. Arizona State
9. Virginia Tech
10. Kansas
NFL Power Rankings
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Dallas
4. San Diego
5. NY Giants
6. Pittsburgh
7. Tennessee
8. Green Bay
9. Washington
10. Jacksonville
Underrated : San Diego Chargers,Indianapolis Colts ,Florida, Oregon
Overrated: Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Oklahoma, Ohio State
Projected BCS Championship Game: LSU vs. Boston College
Projected Super Bowl: New England vs. Dallas
1. Ohio State
2. Boston College
3. LSU
4. Florida
5. West Virginia
6. Oklahoma
7. Oregon
8. Arizona State
9. Virginia Tech
10. Kansas
NFL Power Rankings
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Dallas
4. San Diego
5. NY Giants
6. Pittsburgh
7. Tennessee
8. Green Bay
9. Washington
10. Jacksonville
Underrated : San Diego Chargers,Indianapolis Colts ,Florida, Oregon
Overrated: Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Oklahoma, Ohio State
Projected BCS Championship Game: LSU vs. Boston College
Projected Super Bowl: New England vs. Dallas
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Week 7 picks
Due to time constraints (ex: Red Sox vs. Indians Game 5, Rutgers vs. So. Florida, sister visiting from Minnesota) my picks will be short, sweet and to the point. I was please with the way things turned out last week, with a few plays we would have been sitting at 11-5. We will shoot for 12 wins this week. Enjoy the ride, because as Nick Backay would say, "we're just livin' the dream".
College
Ohio State (-19.5) vs. Michigan State
Just a total and complete hunch here. It seems like the cool thing now to pick against the number one team in the nation, but I just see this thing coming. Take Michigan State is another of the string of shockers that are littering college football. Michigan State 37 Ohio State 31 WINNER
LSU (-10.5) vs. Auburn
LSU still has a lot to play for, and they will show it this weekend at home. At home the Tigers are the best team in the nation, its away where they have shown weaknesses. Play LSU here, in a statement game. LSU 48 Auburn 14 LOSER
NFL
Washington (-9) vs. Arizona
Spread seems too high, someone knows something. Washington 27 Arizona 14 LOSER
New Orleans (-8) vs. Atlanta
New Orleans has things somewhat figured out. And they aren't out of it yet. New Orleans 35 Atlanta 24 LOSER
Baltimore (-3) at Buffalo
Baltimore seems to be hitting a stride defensively. Shutout. Baltimore 22 Buffalo 0
--------Fantasy note: 5 Stover field goals, and a punt return---------------------------
LOSER
Dallas (-9.5) vs. Minnesota
New England might have exploited the Cowboys a little. I think Minny keeps it close. Peterson will have another big day. Dallas 28 Minnesota 23 WINNER
New England (-16.5) at Miami
They might win every game, but that doesn't mean they cover every spread. New England 38 Miami 23. LOSER
NY Giants (-9.5) vs. San Francisco
The Giants can't sack the quarterback if he hands it off all day. The Niners will pound them with Frank Gore. NY Giants 21 San Francisco 17 LOSER
Detroit (-2) vs. Tampa Bay
Tampa is for real. Jeff Garcia just wins. Tampa 17 Detroit 13
Post game quote prediction: "It's crazy how close we were to scoring 56." - Roy Williams
LOSER
Tennessee (-1) at Houston
This was the spread when it opened, but with VY likely out there is no spread on it. I will go with minus 1 just to have a pick on the game. Houston 31 Tennessee 21 LOSER
Oakland (-2.5) vs. Kansas City
Kansas City is so hard to pick. I like the Raiders, simple because I like the Raiders and don't like the Chiefs. Oakland 17 Kansas City 13 LOSER
Cincinnati (-6) vs. NY Jets
This game keeps Pennington a starter, for one more week, and convinces us all that the Bungals are still the Bungals NY Jets 28 Cincinnati 21 LOSER
Philadelphia (-5.5) vs. Chicago
Tough one to pick, I am surprised the line is that high. Philadelphia 24 Chicago 23 WINNER
Seattle (-8.5) vs. St. Louis
The Seahawks will make us forget how bad the Rams were at the start of the season. St. Louis 34 Seattle 23 LOSER
Pittsburgh (-3.5) at Denver *****Backdoor cover alert*****
I think Denver will have a gutty performance, but fall short. Pittsburgh 20 Denver 16 LOSER
Indianapolis (-3.5) at Jacksonville
The Jaguars seems to play Indy well. Good Monday night match up. Jacksonville 24 Indianapolis 21 LOSER
**********What a freaking disaster this has been. Terrible weekend, in sports predicting and fantasy. Not only am I taking a beating in this blog, but I also set a new record in my fantasy league for lowest point total in one week since our league began. I need a mulligan in a big way!****************************
3-13 ATS, 6-11 SU
Good luck, and enjoy your weekend of sports!!!!!!!!
College
Ohio State (-19.5) vs. Michigan State
Just a total and complete hunch here. It seems like the cool thing now to pick against the number one team in the nation, but I just see this thing coming. Take Michigan State is another of the string of shockers that are littering college football. Michigan State 37 Ohio State 31 WINNER
LSU (-10.5) vs. Auburn
LSU still has a lot to play for, and they will show it this weekend at home. At home the Tigers are the best team in the nation, its away where they have shown weaknesses. Play LSU here, in a statement game. LSU 48 Auburn 14 LOSER
NFL
Washington (-9) vs. Arizona
Spread seems too high, someone knows something. Washington 27 Arizona 14 LOSER
New Orleans (-8) vs. Atlanta
New Orleans has things somewhat figured out. And they aren't out of it yet. New Orleans 35 Atlanta 24 LOSER
Baltimore (-3) at Buffalo
Baltimore seems to be hitting a stride defensively. Shutout. Baltimore 22 Buffalo 0
--------Fantasy note: 5 Stover field goals, and a punt return---------------------------
LOSER
Dallas (-9.5) vs. Minnesota
New England might have exploited the Cowboys a little. I think Minny keeps it close. Peterson will have another big day. Dallas 28 Minnesota 23 WINNER
New England (-16.5) at Miami
They might win every game, but that doesn't mean they cover every spread. New England 38 Miami 23. LOSER
NY Giants (-9.5) vs. San Francisco
The Giants can't sack the quarterback if he hands it off all day. The Niners will pound them with Frank Gore. NY Giants 21 San Francisco 17 LOSER
Detroit (-2) vs. Tampa Bay
Tampa is for real. Jeff Garcia just wins. Tampa 17 Detroit 13
Post game quote prediction: "It's crazy how close we were to scoring 56." - Roy Williams
LOSER
Tennessee (-1) at Houston
This was the spread when it opened, but with VY likely out there is no spread on it. I will go with minus 1 just to have a pick on the game. Houston 31 Tennessee 21 LOSER
Oakland (-2.5) vs. Kansas City
Kansas City is so hard to pick. I like the Raiders, simple because I like the Raiders and don't like the Chiefs. Oakland 17 Kansas City 13 LOSER
Cincinnati (-6) vs. NY Jets
This game keeps Pennington a starter, for one more week, and convinces us all that the Bungals are still the Bungals NY Jets 28 Cincinnati 21 LOSER
Philadelphia (-5.5) vs. Chicago
Tough one to pick, I am surprised the line is that high. Philadelphia 24 Chicago 23 WINNER
Seattle (-8.5) vs. St. Louis
The Seahawks will make us forget how bad the Rams were at the start of the season. St. Louis 34 Seattle 23 LOSER
Pittsburgh (-3.5) at Denver *****Backdoor cover alert*****
I think Denver will have a gutty performance, but fall short. Pittsburgh 20 Denver 16 LOSER
Indianapolis (-3.5) at Jacksonville
The Jaguars seems to play Indy well. Good Monday night match up. Jacksonville 24 Indianapolis 21 LOSER
**********What a freaking disaster this has been. Terrible weekend, in sports predicting and fantasy. Not only am I taking a beating in this blog, but I also set a new record in my fantasy league for lowest point total in one week since our league began. I need a mulligan in a big way!****************************
3-13 ATS, 6-11 SU
Good luck, and enjoy your weekend of sports!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Week 7 Rankings
College Football Top10
1. Ohio State
2. Boston College
3. South Florida
4. LSU
5. Florida
6. Oklahoma
7. California
8. West Virginia
9. Oregon
10. Kentucky
NFL Power Rankings
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Dallas
4. Pittsburgh
5. Baltimore
6. Jacksonville
7. San Diego
8. Green Bay
9. NY Giants
10. Tampa Bay
Underrated : San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars,Florida, Oregon
Overrated: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Oklahoma, Ohio State
Projected BCS Championship Game: LSU vs. Boston College
Projected Super Bowl: New England vs. Dallas
1. Ohio State
2. Boston College
3. South Florida
4. LSU
5. Florida
6. Oklahoma
7. California
8. West Virginia
9. Oregon
10. Kentucky
NFL Power Rankings
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Dallas
4. Pittsburgh
5. Baltimore
6. Jacksonville
7. San Diego
8. Green Bay
9. NY Giants
10. Tampa Bay
Underrated : San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars,Florida, Oregon
Overrated: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Oklahoma, Ohio State
Projected BCS Championship Game: LSU vs. Boston College
Projected Super Bowl: New England vs. Dallas
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Week 6
Right to it..........
Last week 7-9 against the spread, 11-5 straight up
College
LSU (-9.5) at Kentucky
LSU has played no one on the road. I really think that they will lose a game this year, and that their will not be an undefeated team in the country. This is a spot where they could really struggle. I'm not looking for them to lose the game, but once again I think they might be on cruise control. Any road game int he SEC is going to be tough, and Kentucky is pretty good. I think the key to playing LSU is good QB play and not turning the ball over. I see that happening again, except LSU might actually turn it over a little in this one. Close game most of the way. I wouldn't be surprised if Kentucky pulled it out, but I'm not calling it. Take Kentucky and the points. LSU 31 Kentucky 27 WINNER
Oklahoma (-12) vs. Missouri
I think that the Big 12 is really down this year. Oklahoma had a hard fought game last week with Texas, one in which I felt they were really lucky to win. Going into that game I thought that OU was 28 points better than Texas, I knew that wouldn't happen in a rivalry game, but after that one was over it was obvious that OU is more like 7 points better than Texas, it that. Missouri is a great team, and they will be fine on the road. This is a trap game for OU because of all the emotion that goes with the game before. The Texas-OU game really lasts three weeks, the week of, the week before, and the week after. OU got caught the week before, and will struggle this week as well. I'm calling the upset in this one. Take Mizzou in this one for the outright winner. Missouri 34 Oklahoma 21 WINNER
NFL
Cincinnati (-3) at Kansas City
What is it about Kansas City that takes every bit of excitement out of a game. Larry Johnson gets going finally in this one. I predict 125 yards and a few touchdowns. Kansas City here. Kansas City 28 Cincinnati 23 WINNER
Jacksonville (-7) vs. Houston
Houston is so much better than they have been in the past, and I think they are on the right track. But I'm not so sure they can win big games on the road yet. The spread seams a little big for this one, so when the spread is high go higher. Jacksonville in a rout. Jacksonville 38 Houston 10 WINNER
Cleveland (-5) vs. Miami
Miami is really really bad. They gave up on Daunte too early, and know they are relying on a guy named Cleo Lemon. That should tell you enough. I'm still high on Cleveland as well. Miami will not be able to slow them down all day. Cleveland covers in football, but not baseball. Cleveland 27 Miami 13 ------------ Red Sox in 5, sorry Cleveland. WINNER
Chicago (-5) vs. Minnesota
I think what Minnesota did early in the year was a little overrated. Their offense and QB play is so terrible that they wish Rex Grossman played for them. If you have questionable play from your QB you are not going to play well against Chicago. The Bears just might be back. Chicago is your play here in a shutout. Chicago 28 Minnesota 0 LOSER
Philadelphia (-3) at NY Jets
The Jets are really struggling and will continue to do so until they commit to Kellen Clemens and admit that Chad Pennington doesn't have what it takes to be an NFL QB. I can see Philadelphia scoring defensively at least once as well as a few times through the air. Philadelphia wins this one. Philadelphia 24 NY Jets 9 WINNER
Baltimore (-10) vs. St. Louis
St. Louis is going to get a win this year. No way they continue to struggle. Baltimore seems to never cover big spreads. So I will go with what history tells me and that is to take St. Louis. Baltimore 17 St. Louis 10 --------- This will also be the most boring game of the weekend. WINNER
Tampa Bay (-3) vs. Tennessee
Vince Young has historically bounced back big after bad performances. What he did in Atlanta was disgusting. But the guy continues to win ballgames. I think VY gives Tampa fits this weekend, with his legs. Take Tennessee here. Tennessee 28 Tampa Bay 20 LOSER
Green Bay (-3) vs. Washington
Washington is flying under the radar right now. Green Bay might be a little overrated after watching what Chicago did to them. The Packers have no running game, while the Redskins can dominate you on the ground. I like Washington in a close one. Washington 17 Green Bay 14 PUSH
Arizona (-4.5) vs. Carolina
Vinny "Freaking" Testaverde. Ok now that I have that out of my system Arizona rolls here. Arizona 38 Carolina 14 ----------- and Carolina will score late, and Vinny "Freaking" Testaverde will throw two bombs. LOSER
New England (-6) at Dallas in The Game of The Century
This is going to be an interesting game to turn on, I'm just not so sure it will be a great game to watch. The Boston newspapers aren't even giving this thing front page coverage. That could be because the Red Sox are in the ALCS, or it could be because the Celtics have KG, Jesus Shuttlesworth, and The Truth, but I think it is because they aren't worried at all. New England wins this one handily. New England 27 Dallas 16 WINNER
San Diego (-10) vs. Oakland
Everyone seems to think that San Diego has found themselves. I'm not sure I believe that, because I just didn't think Denver was all that good. Whats weird here is that Oakland is in first place in the AFC West. I think this one might be a little closer than most think. Gimme Oakland in a hard fought game. San Diego 23 Oakland 17 LOSER
Seattle (-7) vs. New Orleans
I think Seattle is very overrated, but I think New Orleans is very terrible. Will Reggie Bush ever break out? Will Drew Brees become the player he was last year? I'm not sure. This game is the hardest for me to pick, because I think that Seattle is really a bad team. By default I take New Orleans , mainly because they are getting points, and because they have more play makers. New Orleans 26 Seattle 14 WINNER
NY Giants (-4.5) at Atlanta
It seems like when you have a good Monday Night Football game, it is followed up by a few more. This game has all the signs of being a real stinker for ratings and whatnot. So gimme Atlanta in a last second outright winner. Atlanta 27 NY Giants 25 LOSER
I guarantee you I go 11-5 ATS or you will get next week's picks for free..........Richter out!
9-5-1 ATS, 8-7 SU
Last week 7-9 against the spread, 11-5 straight up
College
LSU (-9.5) at Kentucky
LSU has played no one on the road. I really think that they will lose a game this year, and that their will not be an undefeated team in the country. This is a spot where they could really struggle. I'm not looking for them to lose the game, but once again I think they might be on cruise control. Any road game int he SEC is going to be tough, and Kentucky is pretty good. I think the key to playing LSU is good QB play and not turning the ball over. I see that happening again, except LSU might actually turn it over a little in this one. Close game most of the way. I wouldn't be surprised if Kentucky pulled it out, but I'm not calling it. Take Kentucky and the points. LSU 31 Kentucky 27 WINNER
Oklahoma (-12) vs. Missouri
I think that the Big 12 is really down this year. Oklahoma had a hard fought game last week with Texas, one in which I felt they were really lucky to win. Going into that game I thought that OU was 28 points better than Texas, I knew that wouldn't happen in a rivalry game, but after that one was over it was obvious that OU is more like 7 points better than Texas, it that. Missouri is a great team, and they will be fine on the road. This is a trap game for OU because of all the emotion that goes with the game before. The Texas-OU game really lasts three weeks, the week of, the week before, and the week after. OU got caught the week before, and will struggle this week as well. I'm calling the upset in this one. Take Mizzou in this one for the outright winner. Missouri 34 Oklahoma 21 WINNER
NFL
Cincinnati (-3) at Kansas City
What is it about Kansas City that takes every bit of excitement out of a game. Larry Johnson gets going finally in this one. I predict 125 yards and a few touchdowns. Kansas City here. Kansas City 28 Cincinnati 23 WINNER
Jacksonville (-7) vs. Houston
Houston is so much better than they have been in the past, and I think they are on the right track. But I'm not so sure they can win big games on the road yet. The spread seams a little big for this one, so when the spread is high go higher. Jacksonville in a rout. Jacksonville 38 Houston 10 WINNER
Cleveland (-5) vs. Miami
Miami is really really bad. They gave up on Daunte too early, and know they are relying on a guy named Cleo Lemon. That should tell you enough. I'm still high on Cleveland as well. Miami will not be able to slow them down all day. Cleveland covers in football, but not baseball. Cleveland 27 Miami 13 ------------ Red Sox in 5, sorry Cleveland. WINNER
Chicago (-5) vs. Minnesota
I think what Minnesota did early in the year was a little overrated. Their offense and QB play is so terrible that they wish Rex Grossman played for them. If you have questionable play from your QB you are not going to play well against Chicago. The Bears just might be back. Chicago is your play here in a shutout. Chicago 28 Minnesota 0 LOSER
Philadelphia (-3) at NY Jets
The Jets are really struggling and will continue to do so until they commit to Kellen Clemens and admit that Chad Pennington doesn't have what it takes to be an NFL QB. I can see Philadelphia scoring defensively at least once as well as a few times through the air. Philadelphia wins this one. Philadelphia 24 NY Jets 9 WINNER
Baltimore (-10) vs. St. Louis
St. Louis is going to get a win this year. No way they continue to struggle. Baltimore seems to never cover big spreads. So I will go with what history tells me and that is to take St. Louis. Baltimore 17 St. Louis 10 --------- This will also be the most boring game of the weekend. WINNER
Tampa Bay (-3) vs. Tennessee
Vince Young has historically bounced back big after bad performances. What he did in Atlanta was disgusting. But the guy continues to win ballgames. I think VY gives Tampa fits this weekend, with his legs. Take Tennessee here. Tennessee 28 Tampa Bay 20 LOSER
Green Bay (-3) vs. Washington
Washington is flying under the radar right now. Green Bay might be a little overrated after watching what Chicago did to them. The Packers have no running game, while the Redskins can dominate you on the ground. I like Washington in a close one. Washington 17 Green Bay 14 PUSH
Arizona (-4.5) vs. Carolina
Vinny "Freaking" Testaverde. Ok now that I have that out of my system Arizona rolls here. Arizona 38 Carolina 14 ----------- and Carolina will score late, and Vinny "Freaking" Testaverde will throw two bombs. LOSER
New England (-6) at Dallas in The Game of The Century
This is going to be an interesting game to turn on, I'm just not so sure it will be a great game to watch. The Boston newspapers aren't even giving this thing front page coverage. That could be because the Red Sox are in the ALCS, or it could be because the Celtics have KG, Jesus Shuttlesworth, and The Truth, but I think it is because they aren't worried at all. New England wins this one handily. New England 27 Dallas 16 WINNER
San Diego (-10) vs. Oakland
Everyone seems to think that San Diego has found themselves. I'm not sure I believe that, because I just didn't think Denver was all that good. Whats weird here is that Oakland is in first place in the AFC West. I think this one might be a little closer than most think. Gimme Oakland in a hard fought game. San Diego 23 Oakland 17 LOSER
Seattle (-7) vs. New Orleans
I think Seattle is very overrated, but I think New Orleans is very terrible. Will Reggie Bush ever break out? Will Drew Brees become the player he was last year? I'm not sure. This game is the hardest for me to pick, because I think that Seattle is really a bad team. By default I take New Orleans , mainly because they are getting points, and because they have more play makers. New Orleans 26 Seattle 14 WINNER
NY Giants (-4.5) at Atlanta
It seems like when you have a good Monday Night Football game, it is followed up by a few more. This game has all the signs of being a real stinker for ratings and whatnot. So gimme Atlanta in a last second outright winner. Atlanta 27 NY Giants 25 LOSER
I guarantee you I go 11-5 ATS or you will get next week's picks for free..........Richter out!
9-5-1 ATS, 8-7 SU
Not a bad week.......
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
New Rankings
College Football Top10
1. LSU
2. California
3. Ohio State
4. Boston College
5. South Florida
6. Oklahoma
7. Florida
8. West Virginia
9. Oregon
10. USC
NFL Power Rankings
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Dallas
4. Pittsburgh
5. Tennessee
6. Baltimore
7. Washington
8. Jacksonville
9. Green Bay
10. San Diego
Underrated : Tennessee Titans, San Diego Chargers, Florida, Oregon
Overrated: Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Oklahoma, LSU
Projected BCS Championship Game: LSU vs. California
Projected Super Bowl: New England vs. Dallas
1. LSU
2. California
3. Ohio State
4. Boston College
5. South Florida
6. Oklahoma
7. Florida
8. West Virginia
9. Oregon
10. USC
NFL Power Rankings
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Dallas
4. Pittsburgh
5. Tennessee
6. Baltimore
7. Washington
8. Jacksonville
9. Green Bay
10. San Diego
Underrated : Tennessee Titans, San Diego Chargers, Florida, Oregon
Overrated: Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Oklahoma, LSU
Projected BCS Championship Game: LSU vs. California
Projected Super Bowl: New England vs. Dallas
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Week 5
I have always wanted to have a weekly article to write, so I will take it upon myself to give myself the duty of making football picks for each week of the season. This of course is done, by everyone who has any form of sports media, so I figured I should not leave myself out. So from now on, I will write a little about the coming week of action in the NFL and college football. It should be fun, and I hope that you all (I act as though anyone is reading this) will respond with your picks, or disagreements. I will only pick a few big college games, and then all of the NFL games. I will also give you all a Top 10 from each. Here it goes..........
College
Oklahoma (-10) vs. Texas at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas
Ok so this game stinks of a blowout. I think that whoever gets in front early will dominate this one. There is so much emotion that, this game lends itself to big blow outs, much like we have seen in the past. I think Texas has a lot to play for, while Oklahoma must feel like they just blew their whole season. Texas was embarrassed by K-State last week, while Oklahoma got caught looking ahead. Oklahoma is a much better football team, I think we all know that. But there is that emotion thing, that I think is just building up inside of the them, and it could be let loose all over the field this Saturday. I'm taking TEXAS in an upset, and by a lot. Final score Texas 38 Oklahoma 20. WINNER
LSU (-8) vs. Florida
LSU is at home and that seems to be a huge deal for them. I think that this game might just be a little of a letdown for LSU. It seems like they may have had this one circled on their schedule since Florida won it all last year, only to have a major letdown when Florida lost last week at home. I can see Florida moving the ball well against a great LSU defense. I think they will move it just enough to stay close in this one. Tebow will not turn the ball over, and LSU feasts off of turnovers. I'm sure that Les Miles hated that they chose to make LSU number one the week right before this huge game. I bet they are beating their chests a bit and might get a scare. Take the points with FLORIDA but don't expect LSU to lose at home. LSU 24 Florida 23. WINNER
NFL Week 5
New Orleans (-3) vs. Carolina
The Saints will get off the snide this week, with Carolina dealing with quarterback issues. Take New Orleans here. New Orleans 27 Carolina 13 LOSER
Jacksonville (-2.5) at Kansas City
To me there is something fishy with a home dog with a two game winning streak. Can you say sucker game. Jacksonville is the play here, Vegas knows something. Jacksonville 17 Kansas City 14 WINNER
Washington (-4.5) vs. Detroit
Detroit can put up a lot of points. They always give up a lot of points, but Washington has struggled scoring. Washington is playing short at the wide receiver position, and Clinton Portis got banged up two weeks ago. I see an outright Detroit winner here. Detroit 28 Washington 21
LOSER
Tennessee (-9) at Atlanta
Don't be fooled by Atlanta, they aren't that bad of a team. Tennessee is coming off a bye week, and the Madden Curse is going to get VY at any time right? Wrong. Tennessee huge. Tennessee 31 Atlanta 10 LOSER
Houston (-5) vs. Miami
Houston could get Andre Johnson back this week, against a porous Miami secondary. Things are gonna get worse for Miami before they get better. Houston is the play here. Houston 23 Miami 13 LOSER
Pittsburgh (6.5) vs. Seattle
Seattle has had big time trouble moving the football on the ground this year. Pittsburgh is great against the run. Seattle opens up the passing game by running the football, but not against Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh bounces back big time after a let down in the desert. Pittsburgh 38 Seattle 27 WINNER
New England (-14) vs. Cleveland
This game is too easy. The machine we knows of as the Patriots will roll over these guys right. Not so fast my friends. I remember a few years ago when a team surprised a few people this time of the year by scoring a lot of points and winning close games. They were the Patriots then, and the Browns are starting to resemble the 2001 version of the Patriots. No I'm not saying the Browns will win the Super Bowl, but I think they are on the right path. New England wins this one, but the smart play is taking the points and the Browns. New England 28 Cleveland 24 LOSER
Arizona (-1) at St. Louis
Arizona is much better than only one point better than the Rams. This is another sucker game. People look at that line and say the Rams are awful and Bulger is out. This is easy money. They would be wrong. St. Louis gets their first win of the year. St. Louis 26 Arizona 24 LOSER
NY Giants (-3.5) vs. NY Jets
The G-Men are starting to turn things around. The Jets lost to Buffalo. Enough said. Take the Giants. Giants 23 Jets 10 WINNER
Indianapolis (-11) vs. Tampa Bay
Coach Dungy goes up against his former team after winning the Super Bowl. I think that Tampa is heading places fast. Look out for this team to make it to the playoffs in a weak NFC. Not so sure they will be able to slow down the Colts though. Indianapolis will pull away in this one. Indianapolis 41 Tampa Bay 27 WINNER
Denver (-1) vs. Sand Diego
Things are really bad in San Diego. I think they are looking at a long year. Norv will only last one with the Chargers. I can't see them beating Denver in Denver. Take the Broncos. Denver 26 San Diego 20 LOSER
Baltimore (-3) at San Francisco
San Fran is minus a quarterback against the league's most feared defense. And Baltimore's defense has underachieved all this year. They will turn it on in this one and feast on Trent Dilfer. Baltimore wins big. Baltimore 31 San Francisco 13 LOSER
Green Bay (-3.5) vs. Chicago
The Super Bowl hangover has set in on the Bears. And Favre is starting to look like he is making his one last run to the title. Green Bay is going to lose at sometime this year, but it is on Sunday night in Green Bay. Green Bay 16 Chicago 9 LOSER
Dallas (-10) vs Buffalo
Everything has gone right for Dallas this year. They are one of the best teams in the NFL right now, but they might get caught looking ahead to the Patriots. I think Dallas wins, but the play here is Buffalo. Dallas 31 Buffalo 23 WINNER
UPDATE - 7-9 ATS, 11-5 SU
New Poll's Out On Tuesday!!!!!!!!
College Football Top10
1. LSU
2. USC
3. California
4. Ohio State
5. South Florida
6. Boston College
7. Wisconsin
8. Florida
9. Oklahoma
10. Oregon
NFL Power Rankings
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Dallas
4. Green Bay
5. Pittsburgh
6. Tennessee
7. Seattle
8. Jacksonville
9. Denver
10. Cleveland
Underrated : Tennessee Titans, South Florida, California, Cleveland Browns
Overrated: Ohio State, Wisconsin, Seattle, Denver
Projected BCS Championship Game: LSU vs. California
Projected Super Bowl: New England vs. Dallas
College
Oklahoma (-10) vs. Texas at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas
Ok so this game stinks of a blowout. I think that whoever gets in front early will dominate this one. There is so much emotion that, this game lends itself to big blow outs, much like we have seen in the past. I think Texas has a lot to play for, while Oklahoma must feel like they just blew their whole season. Texas was embarrassed by K-State last week, while Oklahoma got caught looking ahead. Oklahoma is a much better football team, I think we all know that. But there is that emotion thing, that I think is just building up inside of the them, and it could be let loose all over the field this Saturday. I'm taking TEXAS in an upset, and by a lot. Final score Texas 38 Oklahoma 20. WINNER
LSU (-8) vs. Florida
LSU is at home and that seems to be a huge deal for them. I think that this game might just be a little of a letdown for LSU. It seems like they may have had this one circled on their schedule since Florida won it all last year, only to have a major letdown when Florida lost last week at home. I can see Florida moving the ball well against a great LSU defense. I think they will move it just enough to stay close in this one. Tebow will not turn the ball over, and LSU feasts off of turnovers. I'm sure that Les Miles hated that they chose to make LSU number one the week right before this huge game. I bet they are beating their chests a bit and might get a scare. Take the points with FLORIDA but don't expect LSU to lose at home. LSU 24 Florida 23. WINNER
NFL Week 5
New Orleans (-3) vs. Carolina
The Saints will get off the snide this week, with Carolina dealing with quarterback issues. Take New Orleans here. New Orleans 27 Carolina 13 LOSER
Jacksonville (-2.5) at Kansas City
To me there is something fishy with a home dog with a two game winning streak. Can you say sucker game. Jacksonville is the play here, Vegas knows something. Jacksonville 17 Kansas City 14 WINNER
Washington (-4.5) vs. Detroit
Detroit can put up a lot of points. They always give up a lot of points, but Washington has struggled scoring. Washington is playing short at the wide receiver position, and Clinton Portis got banged up two weeks ago. I see an outright Detroit winner here. Detroit 28 Washington 21
LOSER
Tennessee (-9) at Atlanta
Don't be fooled by Atlanta, they aren't that bad of a team. Tennessee is coming off a bye week, and the Madden Curse is going to get VY at any time right? Wrong. Tennessee huge. Tennessee 31 Atlanta 10 LOSER
Houston (-5) vs. Miami
Houston could get Andre Johnson back this week, against a porous Miami secondary. Things are gonna get worse for Miami before they get better. Houston is the play here. Houston 23 Miami 13 LOSER
Pittsburgh (6.5) vs. Seattle
Seattle has had big time trouble moving the football on the ground this year. Pittsburgh is great against the run. Seattle opens up the passing game by running the football, but not against Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh bounces back big time after a let down in the desert. Pittsburgh 38 Seattle 27 WINNER
New England (-14) vs. Cleveland
This game is too easy. The machine we knows of as the Patriots will roll over these guys right. Not so fast my friends. I remember a few years ago when a team surprised a few people this time of the year by scoring a lot of points and winning close games. They were the Patriots then, and the Browns are starting to resemble the 2001 version of the Patriots. No I'm not saying the Browns will win the Super Bowl, but I think they are on the right path. New England wins this one, but the smart play is taking the points and the Browns. New England 28 Cleveland 24 LOSER
Arizona (-1) at St. Louis
Arizona is much better than only one point better than the Rams. This is another sucker game. People look at that line and say the Rams are awful and Bulger is out. This is easy money. They would be wrong. St. Louis gets their first win of the year. St. Louis 26 Arizona 24 LOSER
NY Giants (-3.5) vs. NY Jets
The G-Men are starting to turn things around. The Jets lost to Buffalo. Enough said. Take the Giants. Giants 23 Jets 10 WINNER
Indianapolis (-11) vs. Tampa Bay
Coach Dungy goes up against his former team after winning the Super Bowl. I think that Tampa is heading places fast. Look out for this team to make it to the playoffs in a weak NFC. Not so sure they will be able to slow down the Colts though. Indianapolis will pull away in this one. Indianapolis 41 Tampa Bay 27 WINNER
Denver (-1) vs. Sand Diego
Things are really bad in San Diego. I think they are looking at a long year. Norv will only last one with the Chargers. I can't see them beating Denver in Denver. Take the Broncos. Denver 26 San Diego 20 LOSER
Baltimore (-3) at San Francisco
San Fran is minus a quarterback against the league's most feared defense. And Baltimore's defense has underachieved all this year. They will turn it on in this one and feast on Trent Dilfer. Baltimore wins big. Baltimore 31 San Francisco 13 LOSER
Green Bay (-3.5) vs. Chicago
The Super Bowl hangover has set in on the Bears. And Favre is starting to look like he is making his one last run to the title. Green Bay is going to lose at sometime this year, but it is on Sunday night in Green Bay. Green Bay 16 Chicago 9 LOSER
Dallas (-10) vs Buffalo
Everything has gone right for Dallas this year. They are one of the best teams in the NFL right now, but they might get caught looking ahead to the Patriots. I think Dallas wins, but the play here is Buffalo. Dallas 31 Buffalo 23 WINNER
UPDATE - 7-9 ATS, 11-5 SU
New Poll's Out On Tuesday!!!!!!!!
College Football Top10
1. LSU
2. USC
3. California
4. Ohio State
5. South Florida
6. Boston College
7. Wisconsin
8. Florida
9. Oklahoma
10. Oregon
NFL Power Rankings
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Dallas
4. Green Bay
5. Pittsburgh
6. Tennessee
7. Seattle
8. Jacksonville
9. Denver
10. Cleveland
Underrated : Tennessee Titans, South Florida, California, Cleveland Browns
Overrated: Ohio State, Wisconsin, Seattle, Denver
Projected BCS Championship Game: LSU vs. California
Projected Super Bowl: New England vs. Dallas
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