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3*South Florida
Their third year of D-1 up against a power house makes they line higher than it should be. Alabama has been through a lot of turmoil this off-season with the hiring and firing of Mike Price and the subsequent hiring of David Shula. Don't think even Shula can come in during fall practice and develop an offensive system in such a short time. What's more, they have mighty Oklahoma to butt heads with the following week, so they will probably keep their offense very vanilla. These two factors lead me to believe that it will be a low-scoring game. In this type of game, I doubt that there will be a 17 points difference between these two teams. Somehow I even have a feeling that this game will be shockingly close. Once again, I LIKEY THE POINTS.
1* Fresno State Grrrrrrrrrs
The Vols are a bunch of pussies, and the Dogs LIKEY THE PUSSIES, so lets watch this one play out! LOL. Actually there is more to it than that, but not worth going into
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2* Cornholers (Nebraska)
Nebraska is coming off their first non-winning season since the 1960s, but they should return to good standing this season. The Huskers attack will be up against a Cowboys defense with a solid front 7 that will be better than average defending the run this season. However, I still expect Nebraska to post a good number of points on the board and I expect their defense to step up and limit a potent Oklahoma State attack. The difference here is the pride of the blackshirts defense. More of a gut play here. Gut plays were 13-6 LY!! No acid reflux here. LOL.
1* Temple
Who? Whooo? Whoooooo? Ok you get it!
3* Southern Miss.
Remember when you finally got that first date, that first kiss, that first???.oh, never mind. But the anticipation was better than the reality. Ok, what the hell is he talking about? The Golden Bears had there first date last week and shot there WAD! But seriously, The Southern Miss aerial attack will be much improved with former Memphis head coach Rip Scherer taking over as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The Bears moved the ball consistently against Kansas State and that could be an indication that their improved offensive line and receiving corps will make up for Kyle Bollers absence. However, I actually rate the pass defense of Southern Mississippi as better than that of Kansas State, so the Cal pass attack will be tested again this week. Southern Miss has some film to look at and I think they will limit the Bears offense and I look for a low scoring game.
2* Auburn
Felt I had to come up with a pick on this game, cause of the marquis matchup, at least that?s what my clients tell me. So I say??hmmmmm, was it heads or tails? Shit, cocked Quarter again. Damn it. OK OK.
Jason Campbell, who did a nice job last year while completing 63% of his passes for a second consecutive season. Campbell will no longer be splitting time at quarterback and I expect him to improve on his good numbers this season. Having an experienced Campbell at quarterback could be the difference in this game against a USC team breaking in a new quarterback and my ratings favor Auburn by 7 points in this game. He's finally ready to display his considerable physical talents. Southern Cals attack will be slowed by a very strong Auburn defense that possesses perhaps the nations best group of linebackers and a defensive line that returns all 4 starters from last year?s team. USCs defense is even better than Auburns, and could be the best defense in the nation this season after allowing only 4.3 yards per play last season. The secondary may not be quite as good as last seasons group, but there is no better defensive line in the world. One team that is capable of running the football against the Trojans are the Tigers, who could have the best rushing attack in the nation. I watched this line move from a pick-em to -3 and then I jumped it before it rose even a half-point more. You can still find this at 3.5 at several books, and I advise you to buy the hook, as a field goal could easily decide this game. These are two of the most talented squads in the land. USCs WRs will give the Tigers' secondary some matchup problems, but brand new QB Matt Leinart will experience a shaky and uncomfortable initiation in this situation. All things considered, I see Auburn winning by around 10, and by a touchdown at the least.
3* What the H**L Pick???Buffalo
The Scarlet Knights averaged a horrific 3.0 yards per play last season (worst in the nation) and they will still be among the worst offensive teams in the nation this season despite the efforts of new offensive coordinator Craig Ver Steeg. Unless Ver Steeg can find some guys that can block, and he wont, the Knights offense will continue to be awful and there does not appear to be any signs of life on that pathetic offensive line that gave up 51 sacks last season. The Bulls will be closer to average running the football this season and they should beat last seasons poor offensive production even with a pass attack that is also horrible. Buffalo, with a bunch of returning starters, are set up in a solid ATS early season big dog/returning starter angle and Rutgers qualifies in a negative 25-68 ATS home favorite situation. Take the 12 points, they are a gift, but don?t smell that Horseys mouth!
