Week 5 Card (Sept 30 - Oct 3rd)

[Irish]

Wow... looks like I need to rebuild after the terrible week. Just did not get any of the bounces to go my way.

Tulsa (-14) over Rice
Big play
Grabbed this early because I see this being around a 17-20 point margin. Tulsa got smacked by Oklahoma. But rebounded against Sam Houston St. That game gives the golden huricanes a bit of confidence going into this match-up aginst Rice. Against Passing teams which Ric has seen they have looked outright bad. Texas Tech threw for 508, Oklahoma st 227, UAB 221, Vandy 268 and now they get Tulsa. Rice threw the ball alot against Vandy and were picked off 4 times and were 3 of 18 on third down!!! You have to think the Tulsa offense is getting more comfortable and they looked very good last week. Rice offense is going the other direction and they are getting beat up against the run and pass. Last year Tulsa racked up 577 yards against the owls and has 386 of them on the ground. Tulsa realizing they have work to do will come into this game with some emotion as it is a conference game and Rice played them close for the first half last year. This game will comedown to offense of Tusla vs the defense of Rice, that is a big match-up that favors tusla they have the edge at every position. Gone are the days of Clement to Dillard and the Owls just do not have the fire power to stay in this game. Rice has lost each game this season by an average margin of 25 while tulsa has won three out of four by a margin of 37. The rice defnse is going to give up points. Tulas averages 34 points per game and that takes into the goose egg against Oklahoma. Rice averages 18 points per game. so by averages Tulsa has the edge by 16 points, but then of course factor in the 3 points for home field and you have Tulsa by 13. The home field shouldn't be a problem and the Tulsa offense should have plenty to play for. In two weeks they go after Boise and I am sure the coach is trying to get things ready so Rice is a big scrimmage for them. The owls can move the ball, but they have committed over 10 turnovers in 4 games. The Owls have allowed scores on 12 of their opponents' 13 trips to the red zone. So the Owls cannot sack the QB, they struggle in the endzone and they hurt themselves with mistakes, add that in with Tulsa having a work in progress offense that is dangerous and the coach not taking any game for granted as he gets his young team ready to play in conference and you should have a very offensive game that the owls cannot complete against. The owls can move the ball but they have many three and outs or drives that don't result in points, since the defense is struggling that means Tulsa will turn possessions into points and as the day goes on the Tulsa Huricanes continue to do whatever they choose offensively and the score becomes too much for Rice to play its game against. Rice wants to be balanced but the offense and defense puts them behind the score and they have to throw and they cannot move the ball consistantly that way. Double cover Dixon and the Owls are in deep trouble. Stack the box and take Dixon away and it will be a long day for Rice at home. So after the crowd will pack it in and hit the Library because they are used to being beaten and sometimes that momentum spreads throughout the team and campus.

Cheers
Irish

 

[Irish]

Hawaii (+3.5) over Louisana Tech
Hawaii has never really been impressive on the road but they shocked me beating a terrible washington state team on the road and playing in a dog fight against a pretty good UNLV team. That UNLV game showed me a lot about this team. The warriors are not the team of old but they still spread the ball around to a lot of recievers and take big chances down the field. The bulldogs have played the harder teams in Navy and Auburn, but they gave up 100 yards passing to Navy and 255 to Auburn. The bulldogs have a weakness and it is pass coverage. Now hawaii averages more than 400 yards passing per game. Hawaii always the defensive juggernaut, they give up about 120 yards rushing this year and for them thats pretty good but I do not think it will come down to defense tonight. ALTHOUGH last year it was a barnburner 24-14 win for Hawaii. Still I think Hawaii is a much improved team from last year and the QB should have them moving the ball down field. Why should he have a big day, well aside from any weather it is there is no pass rush from the bulldogs. Ltech has two sacks on the season, they give QB's too much time and against Hawaii time equals completition especially when you have 5 WR running on CB's that lack confidence. Most teams establish the run on Ltech then go to the air. The fact hawaii passes to set up the run hurts them but they have done this for years and the o-line for Hawaii is a good group. You have to see Ltech gave up big passing yards to big RUSHING teams, the defense for Ltech is not good in playing pass or run and they can get exposed tonight. The Warriors are 6th in the NCAA passing over 500 yards per game. Alexander has shown he is a big armed QB that can make a ton of throws he is putting in over 450 per game through the air. Hawaii has two recievers in the top five in NCAA in yards, which means who does Ltech cover, well they cannot afford to double every reciever and Alexander can go to who has the best match up. I do not like Hawaii on the road but they get the best player on the defense back tonight John Fonoti, he whad a bit of a knee issue but with him back at end it will help get pressure on the bulldogs QB that has not been good under pressure. This will just come down to offense and Hawaii has more of it, regardless of how the bulldogs line up they do not have enough power to get to the QB and the recievers will get open and the warriors will put points on the board. I actually think Hawaii wins out right but because they struggle on the road and this is their thrid road game I'll take points. Weather looks alright as of now so that should help the Warriors as they are faster than Ltech.

Cheers
Irish

 

[LDB]

Hawaii (+3.5) over Louisana Tech
Hawaii has never really been impressive on the road but they shocked me beating a terrible washington state team on the road and playing in a dog fight against a pretty good UNLV team. That UNLV game showed me a lot about this team. The warriors are not the team of old but they still spread the ball around to a lot of recievers and take big chances down the field. The bulldogs have played the harder teams in Navy and Auburn, but they gave up 100 yards passing to Navy and 255 to Auburn. The bulldogs have a weakness and it is pass coverage. Now hawaii averages more than 400 yards passing per game. Hawaii always the defensive juggernaut, they give up about 120 yards rushing this year and for them thats pretty good but I do not think it will come down to defense tonight. ALTHOUGH last year it was a barnburner 24-14 win for Hawaii. Still I think Hawaii is a much improved team from last year and the QB should have them moving the ball down field. Why should he have a big day, well aside from any weather it is there is no pass rush from the bulldogs. Ltech has two sacks on the season, they give QB's too much time and against Hawaii time equals completition especially when you have 5 WR running on CB's that lack confidence. Most teams establish the run on Ltech then go to the air. The fact hawaii passes to set up the run hurts them but they have done this for years and the o-line for Hawaii is a good group. You have to see Ltech gave up big passing yards to big RUSHING teams, the defense for Ltech is not good in playing pass or run and they can get exposed tonight. The Warriors are 6th in the NCAA passing over 500 yards per game. Alexander has shown he is a big armed QB that can make a ton of throws he is putting in over 450 per game through the air. Hawaii has two recievers in the top five in NCAA in yards, which means who does Ltech cover, well they cannot afford to double every reciever and Alexander can go to who has the best match up. I do not like Hawaii on the road but they get the best player on the defense back tonight John Fonoti, he whad a bit of a knee issue but with him back at end it will help get pressure on the bulldogs QB that has not been good under pressure. This will just come down to offense and Hawaii has more of it, regardless of how the bulldogs line up they do not have enough power to get to the QB and the recievers will get open and the warriors will put points on the board. I actually think Hawaii wins out right but because they struggle on the road and this is their thrid road game I'll take points. Weather looks alright as of now so that should help the Warriors as they are faster than Ltech.

Cheers
Irish

:toast: :toast:

gl this week irish... and go hawaii

 

[hawkeye]

I hd Tulsa down asa probble-sicne you like it I will go with it.--GL

 

[tulah]

Nice info on the Hawaii play.....I played it this morning @ +6......

GL this week....:toast: :toast:

 

[autt_4]

GL this week Boss:00hour :00hour

 

[Irish]

Wow another kick in the teeth play, but that was just not expected.. I knew the warriors had a long road trip but I did not expect it would make the La Tech defense look like the Baltimore Ravens.

Got to right this ship!!

So. Miss (-10) over UAB
Joe Webb, the guy is a talent but he is very rough around the edges. He completes about 57
% and has 5 to 5 pick to TD ratio. Where he is dangerous is on the ground, this kid has jets but it is like putting a running back under center. If you do not get caught looking in the back field his throws will put the defense in a spot to get the turnover. UAB has lost to SMU, Troy and Texas A&M and they got out right beaten up by A&M. I attribute the three game losing streak to UAB asking Webb to do everything or Webb trying to do everything. When you have 1 player to game plan against it is very easy for a defense to get involved. If you know you committ everyone to Web in the box and cover straight up then it is a hard day for anyone. UAB is solid from in the red zone because Webb is such a threat. But I think this game will be how does the So Miss defense shadow Webb. So Miss has only allowed one 100 yard rushing game in the last nine and that was against kansas and the jayhawks broke into that catagory with 102 yards on the day. This So Miss defense can play the run well, they have a lot of speed at linebacker and should be able to control Webb trying to break it free. A nice test for shadowing a QB was given to So Miss last week when they had to keep a far less mobile but still a threat Reesing in line. Does UAB have the defense to stay in this game, they are terrible, they are right ahead of WASH st for last place against the pass. Lucky for me I had Kansas last week so I watched the entire KU/So Miss game. This kid Austin Davis is a very good QB. Last week was his first throw INT of the season, it was a bad throw but a nice job of the defender to be in the right place at the right time. What I was impressed most about last game was the jayhawks took Fletcher away with the eception of one big play and the Eagles moved the ball very well all game. I mean the Eagles only rushed for about 60 yards and threw for over 300. The So. Midss defense sacked Reesing 5 times and played well enough all game to confuse him in pass coverage. I think it was a well played game for So Miss but a poorly played defensive game by the Jayhawks. Still So. Miss was a team that was good enough to take advantage of that defense. What I found almost laughable was Massey getting two TD's. See Massey is a TE in a guards body, he wears #17 and has very good hands but he is not gonna beat you with speed. However he provides a GREAT target for the QB and should find some opening tonight. The so. Miss offense will be able to run and throw all night against UAB, they should be good enough to contain Webb and the rushing defense. They will force UAB to scrap the game plan as the Blazers want to run and they have averaged over 200 yards in three of the last four. Once that option is gone they will sputter on offense and not be able to move the ball. So. Miss takes advantage on offense and puts points on the board and they will be ready tonight and I think a close game with a ranked team gave them a lot of confidence to play with high expectations. Look for Fletcher to rebound from his 26 yard performance and be more involved.

Colorado (+17) over WVU
I will be at this game tonight. Taking the Buff's scares me on almost every level. Both teams had extra time for getting ready for this game. Both Scott and Stewart should have had enough time to get healthy and be big factors tonight. Who is colorado? Their defense is down right terrible but yet they shut out Wyoming two weeks ago. Still they got torched by Colorado St and Toledo, yeah torched by toledo! So can WVU beat the Buffs through the air, I think they can beat them but I think Brown lacks the ability to do it consistantly enough to rout them. I mean WVU has turned the ball over TEN times in their last two games. Personally I think this is an all or nothing game for Colorado. They have to put it on the table as they have just become the joke this season. A win tonight would get Hawkins in the right direction. WVU turning into a passing team over the past two games is why I think they have had 10 turnovers. Brown is not the best passer but the kid has a cannon, the recievers are build for jet sweeps not possession guys and by passing you limit the touches by Devine and thats never good. Williams and Berry are expected to return tonight but no final word has been stated, those two players will help the WVU defense a lot. Can colorado get the rushing game going, they need to with the type of players they have in the back field. Get some screens working and they would be doing very well. Now even though I think WVU is the better team they are in this mans opinion poorly coached and Brown is not a good QB. Then again Hawkins is a terrible QB. Hawkins needs to understand he has the ability to run so use it. Don't wait for a play to open up just pull it and get 5 yards not a sack or incompletition. I have to take the points considering the talent on Colorado but then again I am worried about what colorado team comes to play. Do they get emotionally involved or do they show up and get outscored from the time they get off the bus? One note to Hawkins.. you have the number 1 recruited RB from a few years ago... use him! Colorado needs to get the ball into the running backs hand thats it, if they don't then I will be using the old cell at half and loading up on WVU. I also do not think the secondary can stay with McKnight but because I do not trust the Colorado passing game I would not think he is a game changer. I would love to see it because then that means Colorado is mixing it up and getting protection and then Colorado may have a shot to win this game. Considering Colorado is a running team Hawkins should say play action deep pass on the first play if nothing more it will keep the safeties out of the box. I just can't pass on 17 with the running of colorado, but they have busted me twice before.

Cheers
Irish

 

[AR182]

good luck this week irish....

 

[LDB]

gl tonight irish

 

[ThrowinPicks]

Colorado (+17) over WVU
I will be at this game tonight.

GL tonight Irish - I'll be a the game tonight too. Gonna get there early for plenty of brews before we get the game going. Enjoy yourself.

 

[Irish]

Throwingpicks right back at you!

Navy (-3) over Air Force
Big play
Navy is 13-1 against service acadamys, they hold a 6-0 advantage in the last meetings. Navy has seen tough games, they played @ OSU and @ Pitt, these are the mids only loses. They hung in tough with OSU and played Pitt well but forgot to show in a quarter. They had convincing wins against La Tech and W. Kent not the toughest teams but never the less the mids controlled the game. Air Force has played some pretty easy games, their loss came to anOK Minny team in a close low scoring game. Questions at QB for the falcons as the better qb jefferson has a hurt ankle but it looks like he has a shot at playing after sitting out last week. Last 6 games between these two have come down to a FG and that brings into the sophmore kicker for Airforce that may struggle in this game. This will be a good game but I think the mids have the more effective offense, but I think the falcons have the better defense. I think this is going to be a ground game all day. So I turn to the team that has played the better defenses and moved the ball. Since AF struggled to get the points on the board against Minny but Navy scored on OSU and Pitt they have been more effective against the better competition and I will spot the three for them to take this game.

FSU (-4) over BC
Big play
I am a little scared of this play because FSU is hot and cold and they are coming off a tough loss at home to S. Fla. Still that should be enough to piss FSU off and they beat a good BYU team on the road after their last embarrasment. This is also a big statement because the noles are 0-1 in the ACC. So all signs show FSU is in a spot where they have to play well. Will BC show up on offense like last week of will the speed of FSU shut them down like Clemson? I knew Wake had no defense but I thought they would generate some stops. FSU exposed last week should have gotten a tounge lashing over the past week about defensive containment and pass defense. The Noles SUCK against the deep pass but I do not think BC has that big pass in them. Not only should the defense be getting smacked this week but the offense should get beat. The Noles fumbled almost every play and I am sure they are going to get a tough week of practice. I cannot see FSU playing that poorly again and I think they are the better team than BC. BC 3-1 right now but they have beat some easy teams, the toughest was against Wake and that was due to a fumble in overtime by skinner. FSU needs this game, they have a o-line that needs to step up, they need to step up in pass coverage and they need to hold onto the ball. They do this and I do not think BC stays in this game. It is hard because FSU does not show up in games but they have every reason to show up in this game and if they do they should move the ball and score points. The defense proves too much for BC and a QB that will struggle under pressure. FSU is the better team and they have to prove it.

Tex A&M (+1) over Arky
Arkansas was exposed over the past two games. They have no defense and Tex a&M should be able to score. But last wek they showed big holes and struggle against pressure. A&M turns up the pressure and gets to the QB and sneeks out of the nutral site with a W.

Cheers
Irish

 

[autt_4]

OPP SIDE ON EVERYTHING BUT FSU! GL

 

[BadAngel]

gl irish

 

[Irish]

Riding a cold streak right now, and hungover..."Not too good is it Chief"

Pitt (-6.5) over L'Ville
L'Ville is getting better behind its QB but after watching them play Utah you see that they really have some issues in pass protection. Pitt took a lead into almost every quarter vs NC State only to get out played in the end. I mean NC state dominated Pitt, they racked up over 500 yards in the game on offense but Pitt was in control on the score board most of the game. A huge issue is not only the 500 plus yards of offense but about another 100 given to NC state off penalties. I mean Pitt just played as if they had a commanding lead and had no urgency. Hell they were made on 2 third down conversions in the second half last week. If anything Pitt showed they need to get pressure because if they don't they cannot stop the play. So will pitt get to the L'Ville QB? Chances are no, so then it looks like this will be a higher scoring game than expected. And if Pitts defense would step up they would have control of this game because L'Ville can move the ball but they have poor red zone offense and the they complete only about 35% on third down. So if Pitt can get it together on defense they have all the keys to walk away with this game. Both teams have played decent compition, but I think Pitt is the better team. Right now they have been sharp offensively and they should be able to convert on the L'ville defense. The loss to NC state might have Pitt understanding what playing with heart for the entire game means. I actually think both teams have a shot to win this game and that made me question what side I was on, but I think Pitt has the ability to snap out of the funk on defense and really cause problems for L'ville.

Pitt/L'Ville OVER 53.5
Again I think both teams can score because both teams have seen good talent and played well enough against them. I would like to see if Pitts defense shows up but 500 plus yards given up twice this season makes me think they cannot right the ship over one week.

Then again I have been wrong a lot lately.

Cheers
Irish

 

[LDB]

gl today sir

 

[spang]

I would guess that you had a vey good time at the game last night and especially in the last minute.

Glad you caught the buffs.

 

[Irish]

spang... I had two bottles of good time before the game with 8 airplane bottles of cheer in the game followed by a handful of beers after... it is ugly today but EA waved at me during half time, so I got that going for me. It also mad my wife a little confused why EA waved at me and no one else.. have you ever passed out in the shower with your socks on!

Clemson (-13.5) over Maryland
Clemson needs a divisional game, Rutgers blew the doors off Maryland last week. I mean I know Rutgers jumped on mistakes from Maryland but JESUS the rutgers QB was 4 of 12 for 42 yards and the knights won by 21!!! Maryland is just bad and they know it. I think a lot of kids have just started to pack it in and here comes clemson off a heart breaker to TCU. The tigers might be a little down after that week but Maryland shouldn't surprise them. I mean the road team has won the last 4 meetings and the tigers LOST last year after holding the terps to under 100 yards in the first half. Too bad the tigers didn't play in the second. Still the terps are down, they are not good on offense and they committ to many mistakes, they have no confidence. Clemson will want to rebound off a tough loss and revenge a loss last season. This is a big ACC game and the edge in talent and confidence are in the court of Clemson. I do not think that the terps could beat James Madison again if they played. Considering the teams downward turn I am sure some folks are talking about the Freidge being let go, not sure if they have enough to put an effort together even at home. I mean Clemson looks for the turn over and the terps have given it up nine times in the last two games. Clemsons offense or should I say Spiller and Ford should have huge days against this defense that is ranked in the 100 plus in every catagory in NCAA. Not only is the defense bad but the Maryland o-line has allowed Turner to get hammered in the last few weeks, so much he looks like Popki from Nessasary Roughness "blow the whistle, blow the whistle" in the pocket. Clemsons offense should be too much and there defense should be all over the terps, they can force turnovers and should have a lot of qb pressures and sacks. If clemson jumps on them early they should run away with it.

Cheers
Irish

 

[autt_4]

spang... I had two bottles of good time before the game with 8 airplane bottles of cheer in the game followed by a handful of beers after... it is ugly today but EA waved at me during half time, so I got that going for me. It also mad my wife a little confused why EA waved at me and no one else.. have you ever passed out in the shower with your socks on!

Clemson (-13.5) over Maryland
Clemson needs a divisional game, Rutgers blew the doors off Maryland last week. I mean I know Rutgers jumped on mistakes from Maryland but JESUS the rutgers QB was 4 of 12 for 42 yards and the knights won by 21!!! Maryland is just bad and they know it. I think a lot of kids have just started to pack it in and here comes clemson off a heart breaker to TCU. The tigers might be a little down after that week but Maryland shouldn't surprise them. I mean the road team has won the last 4 meetings and the tigers LOST last year after holding the terps to under 100 yards in the first half. Too bad the tigers didn't play in the second. Still the terps are down, they are not good on offense and they committ to many mistakes, they have no confidence. Clemson will want to rebound off a tough loss and revenge a loss last season. This is a big ACC game and the edge in talent and confidence are in the court of Clemson. I do not think that the terps could beat James Madison again if they played. Considering the teams downward turn I am sure some folks are talking about the Freidge being let go, not sure if they have enough to put an effort together even at home. I mean Clemson looks for the turn over and the terps have given it up nine times in the last two games. Clemsons offense or should I say Spiller and Ford should have huge days against this defense that is ranked in the 100 plus in every catagory in NCAA. Not only is the defense bad but the Maryland o-line has allowed Turner to get hammered in the last few weeks, so much he looks like Popki from Nessasary Roughness "blow the whistle, blow the whistle" in the pocket. Clemsons offense should be too much and there defense should be all over the terps, they can force turnovers and should have a lot of qb pressures and sacks. If clemson jumps on them early they should run away with it.

Cheers
Irish

:142smilie :mj07: :142smilie :mj07:
I can honestly say i have never passed out in the shower with my socks on

 

[Irish]

:toast: :toast: Well how about that... looks like I am adding another wee-lad. The wifey just told me but she said its early in the game but I will be responsible for corrupting not one but now two future members of society. Some good news sonsidering I am not the hottest right now picking winners!

S.Florida (-6.5) over Cuse
I like this game for many reasons. One of which is they won a huge game last week. Confidence in the young QB. Now I was concerned about a hangover but I think Cuse would have just about the same hangover after recording thier first win last week. Now I do not think Cuse will just hand over the game like FSU did but I think the defensive front of the Bulls will be all over paulus! The former point guard has a few games under his belt against some pretty good teams but I think this is a defense that can really pressure him and make him uneffective. The lack of offense is something Cuse has been dealing wwith all season and the Bulls should continue to make them struggle. Paulus is not a seasoned QB and will be forced into mistakes. The Bulls can just enjoy playing run defense and doubling Williams on the outsidde which should shut them down. The QB for S florida showed good touch on the long ball but even more I like his ability to continue drives and scramble. The bulls are the better team and I like them to put some points up while shutting Cuse for the most part down.

Mich (+3.5) over Mich St
I know this is a big rivalry, so both teams should show up for it. I think Michigan has the edge in talant and has been playing the better football of late. These teams are evenly matched on offense and defense so I like the hook in this play. it should be a close game as almost all Michigan games have been this season.

Washington (+13) over ND
Speaking of close games I know stanford gave Washington a thumping but who has ND beaten by more than a few points? They have a banged up team and have trouble putting folks away. Purdue should have won last week and it seems that ND has been on emotion the past few games. The Washington coach comes over from USC so you would think after the big game let down last week they get back to business and he has a good game plan going into south bend. I think ND wins but I cannot see it by more than 10 with the players out and the overall lack of emotion the Irish should have after yet another sqeeker. The crowd should get them going but Washington can be a dangerous team if they play well, the loss last week should have them grounded and back to businesss.

Oregon (-31) over Wash St
I mean USC did have a 26-0 lead after one, only to shut it down. See oregon cannot do that if they start hammering the cougars they have to lay it on think because people expect a big performance. Chip Kelly refunded peoples ticket money after a bad performance a few weeks ago and he knows the home crowd expects big things from the ducks. They should take it to washington and the young QB early and often. Stinks that the best cover corner Thurmond is out but finally Masoli realized he can throw the ball to open up ground to run and scramble. He also realized hthey have a great TE, so I would think Masoli starts using him more every game. I think Wash st is that bad and the ducks need a good showing to regain some clout in the polls. The win last week helped them a bit but another PAC-10 beat down should get them some more respect. A ton of chalk but I think the ducks score at ease on this team and try to score on every possession.

Tenesse (-2) over Auburn
I do not think the tigers are as good as they are cracked up to be. Yes they beat WVU but needed 5 turnovers to do it. remember WVU had a hugh lead in the game and gave it away. I cannot stand Crompton as a QB but I like the Vols defense and running game. I think Auburn is a bit over matched in those ddepartments and with the home field Tenn is the better team. If this was in Auburn then I might pass because the tigers would play offf crowd emotion but since it is a rocky top and Kiffin cannot afford more loses, especially in division they need to play well. I think papa kiffen has something in store for the tigers offense that they cannot handle. After all WVU stimied the auburn offense in the first half and I think WVU is rubbish on defense. The vols win at home by running the ball and stopping the tigers while the crowd makes it tough on them all day.

USC (-4.5) over Cal
I think Cal over shot themselves. It is the Javis Best show and if you over load the box and take him away Riley cannot get it down. I mean they have a dog fight with Minny and they lose to oregon by a ton. Not the time if you have no confidence going to play the big dog in conference. USC IMO should come together with the injury to the running back. I think Carrol uses that to get his guys to ralley against. Going to Cal makes the bears the emotion winner but they have nothing outside of Best. USC has the players to shut the box down and they should be able to move the ball on the bears defense. I like the defensive front for Cal but I think they will get exxposed of play action and I don't think USC has to beat them deep, they just have to beat them in the 12-20 yard passes which they should all day. Cal will shot off playaction roll the TE and he or the WR should be able to get over the middle and make plays keeping drives going or turning small plays into big ones. Cal tries but USC comes together, has the better game plan and the ability to do more offensively while Cal lives but today dies as they struggle to get Best involved as he is the best weapon for Cal. I think if Cal loses every game this season but beat USC they would be happy but I think after the beat down last week this team is a little shaky about how good they really are. It should be a good game because USC doesn't KO people but I'll back they they play well today in Berkley.

Small play
Miami (+7) over Okie
home field advantage, and I think Miami can throw all day on the sooners. This should be a high scoring game and the last one with the ball wins, so I'll take a TD. Besides if it is not a down pour like last week the passing game for Miami is just as effective as Okie. The Canes should be pissed about last weeks performance.

Penn St (-6.5) over Illinois
I mean terrible spot going to Illinois for this game after a loss but I think the fighting Illini are just not good right now. OSU just manhandled them on defense and I figure Penn State can do the same. Plus OSU ddid nothing really fancy on offense so PSU will find they can run the ball and throw the ball. PSU should realize one thing, they slept walked through the begining of the season and truely the game against Iowa showed they just could not turn it on and take control at the flick of a switch. PSU should be hungry to prove they want to win again, or they are so hung over they allow a terrible Illinoise team some momentum and life that it gets dodgy, still I like the PSU defense in this one.

LSU (+2.5) over Georgia
Georgia had to outscore Arjy in a shoot out and out last Ariz state. I do not know how they do it but they are doing it. Still I think LSU has every reason to beat Gerogia. Okie St threw on they, Arky threw on them and Ariz st threw on them and now LSU can throw on them. The georgia defense is just not good and if LSU can step up a little on defense they can win this game without hesitation. Miles needs to open up the bag of trick and get the QB to make the right reads and I like them to win. HOWEVER being both teams havee had issues where I do not think they are at tippy top performance I'll take the points because I think LSU plays them tough even if they do not get the win.

C.Mich (-8) over Buff
Buff terrible and you better believe C.Mich should want a little revenge over last season. C.nich has the better talent and offensively they should be doing way too much for Buff to stop and I do not think the Bulls have enough firepower to stick in this one.

Cheers
Irish

 

[IX_Bender]

Couple things.


S. Florida is DOH!! Need moar coffee!


Oregon is -35, not 31. Unless youre getting a different line, in which, please share the name of that book!!!!