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After
Week 2 blew me out of the water, I'm stuck floating
on a small raft at 10-11 on the season. This
week I plan on sending up a flare, and see if I can't
get rescued by at least 8 wins in Week 3. My tactics
are really quite simple this week; I plan and picking
the winner against the spread. I know, I know,
I try to do that every week, but I figured if I could
break it down a little bit, my picks might figure it
out. Take a gander at my quest to return a winner. 13
games for your ogling pleasure.
BYU
Cougars @ Boston College Eagles (-6): In
this same match up last season in Utah, BC broke down
Cougar offense and allowed just a field goal. This season
could show much of the same. The normally high powered
BYU attack appears to get shut down by disciplined and
athletic defenses. BC has one of those, despite their
early season trouble. The Eagles should easily up end
the Eagles by a score or two.
Troy
Trojans @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (-17):
"Getting too much love for their close loss to
FSU, the Trojans are," says Master Yoda. Georgia
Tech's solid play against the Fighting Irish wasn't
a fluke, they should easily push past the Trojans' defense,
and all but eliminate Troy's offensive assault. Calvin
Johnson is the most dominant receiver in college football.
He'll show Trojan defenders what its like to play against
NFL talent. GT should win easily at home.
Miami
of Ohio Redhawks (-10.5)
@ Kent State Golden Flashes: Miami has a nice little
program up their in Ohio. Losses to Northwestern and
Purdue shouldn't weigh on the Redhawks' shoulders. Two
tough opponents to start the season can only help the
Redhawks dominate a far inferior Golden Flashes team.
Senior Ryne Robinson will have a huge game taking the
flashes to the house a couple of times. Miami (Ohio)
will dominate in a landslide.
Miami
Hurricanes (+4.5)
@ Louisville Cardinals: Michael Bush's departure
hasn't hurt the Cardinals yet, but yet is now, not Saturday.
I expect after Saturday the Cards will be missing the
most powerful back in all of college football. Miami
hasn't played well this year, and they might not be
the Miami of old, but as an underdog against the Cardinals,
I have to take The U! Here's to hoping they lose, while
betting them to win. Cheers!
Oklahoma
Sooners (+5)
@ Oregon Ducks: The Sooners should take down the
Ducks. Oregon plays in the Pac-10, which doesn't bode
well for their level of play. The Sooners haven't impressed
me much this season, but great players step up for big
games, and Adrian Peterson is a great player. Oklahoma
has to step up in this one. With 5 points to play with,
the Sooners are the safest bet in this one.
Boise
State Broncos (-7)
@ Wyoming Cowboys: Wyoming isn't a good team, and
the Broncos are as good this year as they were expected
to be last year. A 42-14 win over Oregon State isn't
the most impressive thing a team could do, but it sure
shows the Broncos are ready to slap the Cowboys around.
Sophomore rusher Ian Johnson 329 yards and 7 touchdowns
in the first two weeks.
Fresno
State Bulldogs (-3.5)
@ Washington Huskies: This isn't a tough game to
pick. The Huskies aren't a good football team, while
the Bulldogs are. So, I'll take the Bulldogs. I'd take
Fresno -10, hell, I'd take them by 2 touchdowns. Washington
will win a few this year, but not this one.
Arizona
State (-9.5)
@ Colorado: Last years' starting quarterback, Sam
Keller, recently transferred, so there is no question
the job belongs to Super Sophomore, Rudy Carpenter.
The chants of "Rudy, Rudy, Rudy" won't come
from the Colorado fans, but if you listen close you'll
be able to hear it all the way from Arizona. Its my
personal experience that, when a kid finally gets to
play without looking over his back, he plays better
than ever. I expect this game to be a blowout in the
42-14 mold.
Game(S)
of the Week
- So many good games means more games of the week.
Michigan
Wolverines @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-5.5):
After giving up on the Irish after a tough game on the
road against Georgia Tech, I'm hopping back on the ND
bus. Michigan has a nice team, but the Irish are too
tough at home, and too talented on offense for the Wolverines.
I put the Wolverines in the same category as Penn State.
You all saw that game last week right? Chad Henne hasn't
impressed me for quite some time, but if he can play
up to his promise, he'll give the Wolverines a chance.
Still, 6 points should be easy for the Irish to cover.
LSU
Fighting Tigers @ Auburn Tigers (-3): It's
hard to believe a team with Fighting Tigers representing
them wouldn't be as good as a team with just regular,
plain old, normal Tigers as their mascot. But this time,
that is the case. Auburn has a better running game,
and a better defense. Solid play in every aspect of
the game will give Auburn a slight edge, and playing
at home should help them win by 10.
Clemson
Tigers (+5)
@ Florida State Seminoles: I've got to go with the
younger Bowden in this one. Clemson let me down in Week
2, with a loss to the BC Eagles. But this week, the
younger Bowden will outsmart his Pops, and Clemson will
take home the title. FSU's win over Miami impressed
a few people, but their near loss to the Troy Trojans
pulled the bandwagon over and gave its driver a fat
citation. Which Seminole team will show on Saturday?
It doesn't matter, Clemson will take it regardless.
Nebraska
Cornhuskers (+19)
@ USC Trojans: I don't know if the Trojans are good
enough defensively to dominate any decent team in college
football. A 19 point spread makes me think domination,
and I don't think the Cornhuskers are a pushover. This
isn't your daddy's Nebraska squad, they won't run the
option at you all day long, however they will throw
the ball around and try to make big plays defensively.
I like the Huskers to disrupt the USC O-line, causing
some breakdowns in protection in what should be a close
contest.
Florida
Gators (-3)
@ Tennessee Volunteers: I loved the Vols for their
Week 1 trouncing of the Cal Bears, but this week should
be too much for Tennessee to handle. The Gators are
athletic, speedy, and strong defensively. Their offense
is beginning to run with flawless precision, and honestly,
the Vols just can't compete with that. Tennessee's luck
will let them down in Week 3.
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