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Welcome for the march for 8 in 8. 8 wins in Week 8!
Last week marked the 3rd straight week where I had over
twice as many wins as losses. 8-2, 7-3, 7-3… I
feel like a champion these days. Thank God for college,
because the NFL had me by the bullocks this week. Week
8 in college ball will help eliminate a team from Championship
contention… which squad will it be? Michigan at
home? A scare for the Mountaineers and the Buckeyes?
Read on and find out… 11 games for your picking
pleasure.
Iowa
Hawkeyes (+14) @ Michigan Wolverines: I really think
the Hawkeyes will come to play against the Wolverines.
I think Iowa is a little overrated, but apparently,
the books think they are very overrated. Iowa had a
tough one last week, but they’ll come back to pinch
the Wolverines. This game will be much closer than expected.
SC
Fighting Gamecocks @ Vanderbilt Commodores (+3.5):
Why do the Commodores keep getting hated on by everyone?
The Commo’s nearly upset Alabama, then were a field
goal away from beating Arkansas, lost to MISS by a touchdown,
and beat Georgia by 2 on the road. I think they’re
worth a bet against Steve Spurrier’s lowly squad
of overrated punks. They aren’t punks, but they
are getting too much love here. Take the Commo’s
to cover.
North
Carolina State Wolfpack @ Maryland Terrapins (-3):
After an early season tumble, the Wolfpack have played
well lately. Wins over Boston College, Florida State,
and a close loss to Wake show me they’ve turned
over a new leaf since they lost back to back games against
Akron and SoMiss. However, Maryland has either won or
played close with very good teams. Georgia Tech won
by 4 points and West Virginia had to scratch and fight
to pull ahead late. The Wolfpack have gathered bettors,
but don’t forget about the Terrapins.
West
Virginia Mountaineers (–22) @ Connecticut:
I really don’t think 22 points will be a problem
for Pat White and the gang. Steve Slaton will be pimp
slapping kids and taking names when he runs all over
the field on Saturday. White will have his legs ready
as well. The Mounties learned something last week against
Syracuse. If they play poorly, anyone can play with
them. If they play up to their talent, they can dominate
anyone. Look for them to showcase their skill set on
Saturday.
Texas
Longhorns (-6.5) @ Nebraska Cornhuskers: I don’t
think the Huskers’ have a chance in this one. Texas
is too high and recent wins for Nebraska over powerhouses
like Kansas, Troy, Iowa State, and Kansas State are
a few things that don’t excite me. The Huskers
haven’t played against enough talent to get them
ready to compete with the Longhorns.
Indiana
Hoosiers (+31.5) @ Ohio State Buckeyes: The Hoosiers
aren’t going to upset college football’s best
team, but they will cover. With a few big playmakers
roaming their side of the ball, Indiana will put up
enough to hold the spread. The Buckeyes don’t care
about utter domination on the scoreboard, if they win
out, they go to the big show in January, points be damned.
I appreciate that as much as the next guy, so I’ll
take advantage here.
Wisconsin
Badgers @ Purdue Boilermakers (+6.5): The Boilermakers
have held pretty solid all week long at just around
(+6) for the game against the Badgers. It’s always
nice to know Vegas agrees with you. See, even though
80% of the public has their money on the rodents, the
line has barely changed a point. Wisconsin always seems
to falter right around this time of the season. Vegas
is betting on it, so should you.
Illinois
Fighting Illini (+18) @ Penn State Nittany Lions:
Illinois hasn’t lost a game by more than 17 since
Iowa hosted them on September 23rd. Since then, the
Illini beat Michigan State, and finished within 3 points
against both Indiana and Ohio. Penn State plays tight
with folks. It should happen again this week in Pennsylvania.
Miami
Hurricanes (-17.5) @ Duke Blue Devils: This is the
best thing that could happen for the Hurricanes in this
game. The last thing they need to do is start focusing
on how pathetic the Blue Devil football program is.
With all the “Down with the U” talk going
round and round, the Canes should easily be able to
lose focus. This is the only team in college football
where losing focus actually helps you dominate them.
Duke is 6 games away from reverse perfection. Everyone
whose anyone is rooting for them! To do the deed and
finish a perfect Ofer….
UCLA
Bruins (+13.5) @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish: I know
what I said about never picking Irish games again, but
did you honestly think I would follow through with that?
Especially with a prime opportunity like this to bring
them down? UCLA is better than they’re getting
credit for right now, be careful with your loyalties…
In gambling, loyalties are poison.
Washington
Huskies @ Cal Bears (-22.5): Without their star
offensive player, the Huskies will shed on Saturday.
The Bears have really impressed me over the last few
weeks, and I imagine this contest won’t be any
different. I feel sad for the Huskies loss, they were
having a nice season, but honestly, you have to take
advantage of situations like this.
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